flexible schedule

/ˈflɛksɪbəl ˈʃɛdʒuːl/

work hours that can be adjusted

My job offers a flexible schedule, so I can work from home some days.

This means the employee can choose their working hours or location within certain limits.

informal

A work schedule that allows employees to adjust their hours or location within certain limits

Many companies now offer flexible schedules to improve work-life balance.

This helps employees manage personal commitments while meeting work requirements.

With a flexible schedule, I can attend my child's school events during the day.

This arrangement allows parents to balance career and family responsibilities.

Flexible schedules often include remote work options, compressed workweeks, or variable hours.

Collocations

flexible work schedulesimilar term emphasizing work arrangementsflexible working hoursalternative phrasing for adjustable hours

equilibrium between professional and personal life

working from a location outside the office

When discussing flexible schedules, propose specific arrangements (e.g., 'I'd like to work 4 10-hour days') to show professionalism.

Always confirm expectations with your manager about availability during core hours.

From 'flexible' (able to bend without breaking) + 'schedule' (a plan of times for activities)

Common in modern workplaces, especially for remote or hybrid roles. Often includes core hours when all employees must be available.

flexible

adaptable

root

schedule

time plan

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