The employees at a majority of companies do not participate in alternative work schedules. The list of alternative work schedules includes flex-time, job sharing and telecommuting. Respondents who mentioned one of the alternative work schedules were asked what percentage of their staff participates in that particular work schedule.
Respondents report either very high or very low flex-time participation.
Job sharing does not appear to be a frequently used alternative work schedule. Of those respondents whose companies opt to telecommute, most say only a small percentage of their entire staff actually participates in this type of work arrangement. Those who believe alternative work schedules have increased believe it is in response to employee demands. Some believe it is cost-effective for the company to offer these types of work schedules. Many say they believe flex-time is the alternative work schedule that has increased most in the past year.