They offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. They do not reduce work hours or output. They cannot overcome an unmanageable assignment or difficult work relationship. Flexible work options respond to significant changes at work and home.
Men are more involved in family and home care responsibilities.
Our society is aging. More focus is being placed on work and personal goals and responsibilities. Educational and research environments have not been immune to these changes. We feel their influence more strongly now at the University than ever before. Flexible work arrangements respond to these issues by supporting efforts to manage the demands of work, personal commitments and individual needs.