The Six Types of Flexible Work Arrangements

As 40% of the private sector workers work from home (WFH) again, we must accept that flexible work arrangement is an acceptable alternative for companies that can have employees work remotely. 

Some people love it, and others hate it. Right now, everyone's work/life balance is interrupted because of the pandemic that is still raging strong. However, we must think of the future and how the WFH arrangement can help companies switch it up. 

Not everyone wants to WFH all the time, so we have to think of ways to make WFH work. Did you know there are at least six flexible work arrangements? 

In this article, we check out these flexible work arrangements, whether it is suitable for you and why you should consider them. 

1. Hybrid Work Arrangement

A hybrid work arrangement is where some employees work on-site while some work off-site through remote working. Others will choose to work on-site on particular days and off-site on others, depending on the situation, objective, and personal preference. 

This arrangement completely removes the concept of location by focusing on how employees work and not where they work. Some might need to WFH so they can concentrate on their work.

This arrangement aims to create a happier and harder-working staff via greater anatomy and improved well-being. Companies that use this concept usually provide various arrangements for different employees. 

Some companies also let the employee choose when they want to work, which is helpful for those that feel they can be more productive outside of the regular working hours.

2. Telecommuting

It is the practice of working from outside of the office or physical workplace. Usually, it means WFH, but it is not limited to just that. You can work from basically anywhere you prefer (as long as it has WiFi). 

The main issue is to provide access to the tech needed for work while still ensure security and productivity. But, telecommuting can also be a very effective arrangement and lead to reduced absenteeism and happier employees.

Though a telecommuting employee does not work from the office, they may need to attend the workplace for various reasons, such as meetings that the company cannot do virtually. This is why telecommuting is more suitable for employees that live near the office.

3. Remote Work

People always see remote work and telecommuting as the same. They are not wrong, as we do not have strict definitions separating the two concepts. 

But, remote work can be different for two reasons:

• The employee does not need to go to the office, ever, and
• The employee does not need to live near the workplace.

A remote worker can do their job anywhere, as long as they have the right tools and tech, such as laptops and access to the internet. Often, companies that hire remote workers will have employees from different countries. 

Usually, remote workers do not need to attend team-building sessions or office meetings, but they may join via video conferencing.

Telecommuting allows employees to work from anywhere.

4. Condensed Workweeks

A condensed (or compressed) workweek is an arrangement where the regular full-time working hours still occur, but they are crammed into fewer days than the standard 5-day workweek. 

For example, the employee will work for four days instead of five. However, they still deliver the same amount of working hours. It means that they work extra time in those four days to make up for the fifth day that they do not work. 

Employees love this because they can enjoy three-day weekends, though some prefer to have the day off in the middle of the week. 

According to The Balance Careers, this arrangement can allow for a better work/life balance. But not all employees like this arrangement, because every working day becomes longer.

5. Flextime/Flexitime

Flexitime allows employees to choose when their working day begins and ends, as long as they fulfil the necessary working hours. Most commonly, employees adjust when their daily working hours take place.

For instance, an employee may choose to work from 10 am to 6 pm on one day, and 11 am to 7 pm on a different day. Some arrangements allow employees to work on reduced hours for one day and extended hours for another day, as long as they meet the contracted hours. 

This arrangement is helpful for those who have other commitments, such as sending kids off at school or studying a college course. In some cases, it allows employees to come to work later in the day and avoid rush hour. 

6. Job Sharing

Job sharing allows two part-time workers to combine to carry out a full-time employee's work. 

For employees, job sharing gives them greater flexibility to work alongside other commitments. 

For employers, it is probably easier to find two persons willing to work part-time hours and achieve the same amount of work done by a full-timer. It can also be beneficial when an employee takes leave, meaning another worker can still fulfil the role in some capacity.

An effective job-sharing arrangement relies on work divided cleanly so that everyone knows what they are doing. It is necessary for the employees that share the role to communicate effectively and the employees' communication with the employer. 

The reduced hours can also reduce absences and improve well-being, especially in stressful jobs. 

Now, the global workforce is changing fast. There is more demand for workplace flexibility as people realise the importance of work/life balance.

Employers must find which of these arrangements can provide enough flexibility to keep employees happy without negatively affecting productivity or work quality. 

Source: ViewSonic

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