A staggered work hour program can focus on the work unit, or it can be based on spreading employee arrival and departure times company wide. If the goal of the program is to relieve localized traffic congestion, a major schedule shift change may be necessary. This can also lessen impacts on the surrounding neighborhood by dispersing traffic over time. A compressed work week allows employees to work longer hours, but shorter weeks. The shortened work week and shifted hours may help employees avoid rush hour traffic and reduces the number of commute days.
Employees also have an additional day for leisure activities, personal business and family time.
Employees typically are divided into two groups. This plan allows for days off other than just Monday or Friday. Employees are divided into five groups and each group is assigned different days off. This program allows employees to have one additional day off every two weeks. If your employer is interested in learning more about alternative work schedules, Space Coast Commuter Assistance can help.