Flexible schedules are on the rise. More companies are looking into accommodating flexibility in the workplace that promise a greater lifestyle and work-life balance. How does one maximise profits while still retaining a flexible schedule? The short answer is that when employees are happy, they tend to work with greater efficiency, and what comes after efficiency is shorter hours to complete work, in return more profits from getting more work done.
If you are looking to hop on the bandwagon, you came to the right place. Due to the flexible nature, not all work schedules are suitable for every company, as it depends on the industry and nature of the business, here are some of the most comprehensive flexible work schedules that you could implement in your company.
6 On 2 Off Shift Schedule
A relatively slow rotating shift pattern that uses 4 teams and three 8-hr shifts to provide 24/7 coverage.
Set-up guide:
1. Requires 4 teams
2. Each team rotates through the following sequence every 24 days: 6-day shifts, 2 days off, 6 swing shifts, 2 days off, 6-night shifts, 2 days off
3. Average 42 hours per week per personnel
8 Plus 12 Shift Schedule
A fast rotation shift pattern that uses 4 teams to provide around 24/7 operation and it is popular for security service firms, military units and operations that require 12-hr weekend shifts.
Set-up guide:
1. Comprises of 4 teams
2. Combination of three 8-hr shifts on weekdays and two 12-hr shifts on weekends to provide 24/7 coverage
3. Each team rotates through the following shift sequence over 4 weeks
4. Repeat cycle of 28 days
5. 42 average hours per week
2-2 3-2 2-3 Rotating Shift Schedule
A rotating shift schedule comprises 4 teams and two 12 -hour shifts to provide 24/7 coverage.
Set-up guide:
1. 4 weeks or 28 days cycle
2. Each team works 2 consecutive day shifts, followed by 2 days off duty, works 3 consecutive day shifts, followed by 2 days off duty, works 2 consecutive day shifts, followed by 3 days off duty, 2 consecutive night shifts, followed by 2 days off duty, works 3 consecutive night shifts, followed by 2 days off duty, works 2 consecutive night shifts, followed by 3 days off duty
3. Average 42 hours per week per person
6-4 6-4 6-4 Ten-Hour Rotating Shift Schedule
A rotating shift uses 5 teams and 3 overlapping ten-hour shifts to provide 24/7 coverage.
Set-up guide:
1. 30-day cycle
2. This plan requires 5 teams with a minimum of 5 employees with 3 teams on duty and 2 teams off at any given day
3. Each team works the first six consecutive 10-hour shifts, followed by 4 days off duty, works the third six consecutive 10-hour shifts, followed by 4 days off duty, works the second six consecutive 10-hour shifts, followed by 4 days off duty
4. The overlapping shifts provide extra manpower during high activity periods
5. Average of 42 hours per week
Couldn’t find what you’re looking for? Or do you have special needs for your work schedule? To save yourself from all the hassle, you could choose to adopt a Time & Attendance System for your company and leave the work schedule to the experts. On top of that, a Time & Attendance System could also offer greater time management for employees, it also presents more clocking options and features like:
Real-Time Data
Clock-In/Out with Smartphones
Employee GPS Clocking
Distance Calculator
Data Consolidation From Different Locations
Notifications for Tardiness & Absenteeism
Overnight Shift Scheduling
OT Application & Approval