Alternative scheduling allows employees to feel they are supported in their attempts to share the ride to work, not worried that they'll be reprimanded for arriving late or leaving early. Of course, supervisors must be aware of employees' schedules and should monitor them for any abuse of this program. This option allows employees not affected by collective bargaining to condense the hours they work into fewer days, thus increasing the length of the work day, but decreasing the number of days spent at the work site. The days employees work are usually selected ahead of time, and don't change, although in rare instances, employees choose their days on a per week basis. Time accounting systems must be analyzed to accommodate this type of program.
Employees also appreciate longer weekends and adjusted vacation schedules.