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March 2001

Flexible work schedules: what are we trading off to get them?

Lonnie Golden

Flexible work schedules are spreading, but workers sometimes must be willing to increase their hours markedly, work evening shifts, or switch to part-time status, self-employment, or certain occupations to get flexibility in their schedules; this may entail a sacrifice of leisure time, compensation, or a predictable workweek

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Flexible work schedules: what are we trading off to get them?

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