Not exact matches
If your organisation is strapped for cash or you just don't think more money is likely, consider asking for more vacation time or a more
flexible work schedule instead.
This includes (but is
not limited to) extra vacation time,
working from home, more responsibility, a bigger role, more training or even a
flexible schedule.
«I'm lucky that my husband has a
flexible schedule — one we've shifted to accommodate his love for the early morning hours and my preference to stay in bed... Even if I'm
not putting my
work at the center of this time, starting out with quiet time always pays dividends later in the day.»
It is true that some employees are
not capable of
working a
flexible schedule because, to them, «
flexible» means «
not working.»
You can't expect to have a
flexible work schedule during business hours, then refuse to cede some of your off - time to the job.
The reason is that remote workers, even those
working remotely only part time, are used to their
flexible schedules, and they're
not going to go back to
working 9 - to - 5 without a fight.
If an employee wants to
work part time to take care of an ailing spouse or a sick child, this should be treated as a «demand» for FMLA leave (Family and Medical Leave Act) and
not a «request» for a
flexible schedule.
It is
not surprising that more than half of Fortune's best companies for women offer part - time, telecommute, freelance,
flexible schedule, or other forms of
work flexibility.
Also, we host jobs with any type of
work flexibility (
flexible or part - time
schedules, freelance jobs, etc.),
not just telecommuting.
Being considerate includes letting your ex know about school functions, being
flexible with your
schedules, and recognizing that — regardless of the circumstances that led you to this point — learning to
work together and put your kids first requires sacrifice, which isn't easy for either of you.
Practices and games may be on the weekends and in the evenings, so these can present less of a conflict for a parent whose
work schedule isn't particularly
flexible.
36 % of
working dads say their company does
not offer
flexible work arrangements such as
flexible schedules, telecommuting, job sharing and more.
She advises other
working parents about
flexible work schedules: «Corporations don't have to rule everything.
I've been lucky for the last year and a half in that my
work schedule has been
flexible enough to allow me to
work from home and / or
work after they're in bed, so I haven't had to put them in after - school care.
Some weeks 8am - 3 p.m. and some weeks 9am - 4 p.m. Be
flexible with
schedules and times Be able to fix nutritious, toddler based meals with provided food Be able to think out of the box with toddler activities and provide outside activities Clean
work space area and toys from a busy day Have a reliable vehicle to travel to and from
work and be punctual Nonsmoker Must
not bring other children or family members to
work Limit personal calls and electronic use when
working Willing to take online 1 hour CPR hours paid for by provider if
not already certified
Thirty - six percent of
working dads say their company does
not offer family - friendly
work arrangements such as
flexible schedules, telecommuting, job sharing and more.
Your company may have specific policies that provide you with
flexible scheduling,
work from home options, pumping breaks, or other benefits that you can't take advantage of if you don't know they exist.
If your company doesn't offer paid maternity leave, and you can't afford to take unpaid leave try to
work out a
flexible schedule where you might be able to
work from home several days per week for the first six weeks after your baby's birth, or possibly ask to
work part time for a period of time.
While a
flexible work schedule isn't an option for everyone, don't assume you have to stick to standard business hours just because it's the norm at your office.
Among her suggestions: better access to lactation counseling, which is often
not covered by insurance; a scaling back in the «aggressive marketing» of infant formula, including the free samples given to new parents at the hospital, and paid break time for women to pump their breast milk or, where possible, offer
flexible work schedules or on - site daycare.
The
working schedule is
not officially controlled and can in fact be quite
flexible, because much of this time takes the form of assistance to one's supervisor.
If you can't get more money, perhaps you can ask for more stock options and / or vacation days or a
flexible work schedule so that you can spend more time with your family.
If you
work from home, don't have much going on, or have a
flexible schedule, and can fit in an hour a day, that's great.
As most entrepreneurs can tell you,
working for yourself in a
flexible 24/7 kind of
schedule is
not for the meek.
Perhaps you've read an article that says you should
work at your peak productivity hours — but, that's
not doable for you because your office doesn't offer a
flexible schedule.
My
schedule is
flexible and if I want to
work in my pajamas until noon I can (although I try
not to).
If I go that route (assuming my child gets in), I will need a car or access to reliable public transportation, as well as a
flexible work schedule to take my child to and from school every day if transportation is
not provided by the school.
What teachers need to know is that school choice does
not threaten the teaching profession but improves it — creating more professional environments in which to
work,
flexible schedules, or opportunities to teach in a less bureaucratic setting such as a charter school.
There are more parents
working full time than ever, and many of them don't have
flexible schedules.
It is
not eligible for long - term remote
work, but offers
flexible scheduling and
working location on a daily or weekly basis.
Not to worry though, as your LoanMart agent will
work with you and help you obtain a
flexible payment
schedule that
works with your cash flow.
These hours should include some reasonable additional period of time beyond the typical workday (e.g. 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday) so that pet owners who may
not have
flexible work schedules have the best opportunity to reclaim their pets.
, the article is directed at IT firms, but shares a message equally pertinent to the legal industry: don't overlook the business case for
work life balance benefits such as
flexible work schedules, telecommuting, and job sharing.
As this article, from
Working Mother magazine describes, law firms are more willing to accommodate
flexible schedules these days —
not necessarily out of noble motives, but because it's financially expedient to do so.
The biggest problem with
working from home is that friends and colleagues may have the perception that you aren't actually
working all day, or, similarly, that because your
schedule is
flexible it's OK to distract you with other things.
That's
not surprising either, because small businesses don't have as much redundancy in the workforce and may
not have as much ability as a larger company to offer
flexible schedules to
working parents.
But in demanding accommodation in situations where it really isn't feasible or desireable, do we women undermine our ability to demand
flexible work schedules in situations where it makes sense?
An employee can be terminated because a manager will
not provide a
flexible work schedule to take a parent for medical appointments during normal
working hours.
Even if your
work schedule can't be
flexible, your computer should be.
If you're worried about how to balance school and
work, know that employers who hire college students typically understand that you need a
flexible schedule, so you won't need to stress about
scheduling conflicts.
While employers see the benefits of
working remotely and providing
flexible work schedules, many choose
not to provide these benefits because of the management and cultural challenges they can create.
Employees that aren't
flexible in their
schedule, job duties, and / or the challenges they face in their jobs are harder to
work with from the employer's perspective.
Your chances of being hired may go up if you emphasize your ability to
work not only with a variety of people and
work conditions, but that you can also handle a variety of hours on a
flexible schedule.
If an employer can
not meet your target salary, you may be able to negotiate additional perks like vacation time,
flexible work schedule, tuition reimbursement, a better title, etc..
Sometimes there are legitimate reasons for employers being this rigid on
scheduling (like the interviewer will be coming in from out of town and is only there for a limited time)... but it's also true that if an employer is really interested in you, they'll try to find a way to make it
work, or will at least be really apologetic if they can't be more
flexible.
Job Responsibilities (but
not limited to): * Serve customers by developing a rapport, building customer confidence, providing accurate information, and promoting product through point of sale * Provide customers with highest level of customer service expected for assigned department through professional, courteous and knowledgeable assistance to ensure individualized needs are met with respect to equipment, product, and / or merchandise questions * Complete sales transactions by accurately and efficiently ringing up customer sales * Responsible for following all company standards in regards to paperwork, cash management and loss prevention * Ensure an enthusiastic and professional level of customer service at all times * Remove all sensormatics and hangers from merchandise prior to placing items in bag (s) for customers * Maintain a neat and organized
work area by placing hangers, sensors, returned items, and paperwork in appropriate and designated locations * Answer store phones courteously and professionally * Call for additional assistance if a line develops to ensure proper guest satisfaction Qualifications: * 1 year of retail experience preferred, snow sports retail experience preferred * English fluency * Excellent communications skills both written and verbal * Self - motivated with the ability to multi-task * Ability to
work a
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Job Responsibilities (but
not limited to): * Explain to guests how to operate rental equipment, safety practices, and guest responsibility for the equipment during the rental including length of rental and return options * Ensure equipment on rental «ready» line is clean, serviced, and tested according to company standards * Follow all company standards in regards to paperwork, cash management, and loss prevention * Deliver an enthusiastic and professional level of guest service at all times * Adhere to all safety procedures * Maintain all paperwork according to company policy Qualifications: * Previous retail / rental experience preferred * Passion for Skiing / Snowboarding * Maintain a
working knowledge of products and trends within the industry * Commitment to providing excellent customer service * Ability to communicate fluently with co-workers and guests in accurate spoken and written English * Basic computer skills * Ability to
work a
flexible schedule; including nights, holidays and weekends Benefits include: * Free Winter Park Pass and EPIC Ski and Snowboard Pass to our world - class resorts * Employee discounts at our retail stores * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Excellent training and professional development * 401k Saving Plan * Health Benefits * Auto, Home, Pet Insurance Our employees have been making a name for themselves since 1976 with their love for the outdoor industry.
Job Responsibilities (but
not limited to): * Explain to guests how to operate rental equipment, safety practices, and guest responsibility for the equipment during the rental including length of rental and return options * Ensure equipment on rental «ready» line is clean, serviced, and tested according to company standards * Follow all company standards in regards to paperwork, cash management, and loss prevention * Deliver an enthusiastic and professional level of guest service at all times * Adhere to all safety procedures * Maintain all paperwork according to company policy Qualifications: * Previous retail / rental experience preferred * Passion for Skiing / Snowboarding * Maintain a
working knowledge of products and trends within the industry * Commitment to providing excellent customer service * Ability to communicate fluently with co-workers and guests in accurate spoken and written English * Basic computer skills * Ability to
work a
flexible schedule; including nights, holidays and weekends Perks * Free Epic Pass to our world - class resorts * Huge retail discounts at our stores * Excellent training and professional development At Colorado Ski and Golf and Colorado Ski and Sport, «guarantees through expertise» is our motto.
Don't be scared off — there are lots of benefits beyond strictly salary, such as a
flexible work schedule, tons of options near your home, and a growing job market.
Many low - income families that qualify for Head Start
work jobs that require irregular hours and do
not have
flexible schedules that would allow them to drop off and pick up their children from school.