Employer Strategies
Scheduling & Flexibility
Having a reliable schedule is something that many of us take for granted, but for many hourly workers the lack of a dependable schedule wreaks havoc on a family’s ability to plan and budget for expenses. Small changes making a worker’s schedule more predictable and hours more consistent go a long way for their overall family and financial stability. Ultimately, this makes the employee more productive and less likely to be forced to call out at the last minute when they cannot find adequate child care so that they can work an unplanned shift. Explore the case studies below to see how other area companies are navigating these scheduling challenges.
Strategy: Offer creative child care solutions
How employers can help:
When many of my staff members cannot be at work on a given a day, it affects our productivity,
operations, and customer service. It also affects morale and the stress levels of our employees,
who are trying to juggle their child care with work.
Strategy: Engage employees in creating work schedules
How employers can help:
Employees feel valued and respected, and in turn, are loyal to me and my company. These staff
are most dependable. Clients see this and are the basis for my company’s good reputation. Staff
turn-over rates are low.
Strategy: Create work-life balance for employees
How employers can help:
When I was first offered the job, it was just a great perk. But when I became a parent, this
flexible schedule allowed me to afford higher quality child care, see my child more, and work a
full-time job that I love.
