Many societal trends are leading job-seekers to seek flexible work schedules, from caring for young children to dealing with elderly parents to simply seeking a better balance between work and family obligations. And according to a survey by the Society for Human Resource Management, flex-time is the most popular alternative work schedule offered by the responding companies, with two-thirds of the companies offering such a benefit. About a quarter offer job sharing, while 41 percent allowed at least some telecommuting options. Other flexibility options include meal-time flexibility, part-time work, and compressed workweek.

Experts agree that most employers are open to flexible work scheduling, even if they don't currently offer it or have a relevant policy. Many employers see the benefits of boosting loyalty, strengthening morale, and minimizing turnover while reducing recruitment costs, training program expenses, and lost productivity yet incurring minimal new expenses. A key component of obtaining a flexible job schedule is your boss - and if you are considering requesting some type of job flexibility, read our article, Making Your Case for Telecommuting: How to Convince Your Boss.

So, how do you decide if job flexibility is right for you? Take our Job Flexibility Quiz and see for yourself.

Be sure to also review our telecommuting job and career resources in: Telecommuting and Work-at-Home Jobs.

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