Nontraditional Workplace Arrangements?????

Nontraditional Workplace Arrangements 

Non-Traditional Workplace Arrangements (NTWA) have become increasingly prevalent in this day and age.  While non-traditional workplace arrangements are on the rise, it is evident that each and every scenario is unique and the possibilities and challenges are endless.  Some non-traditional work arrangements are:

• Flextime – full-time employment with nontraditional office hours
• Flexiplace/Telecommute – Carrying a full workload/caseload with the majority of the    work performed at an alternative location.   
• Compressed Work Week – Full workload/caseload compressed into three or four   days a week.  
• Workload/Caseload Sharing – Full Caseload/workload shared between two employees. 
• Reduced Caseload – Reduced workload/caseload by 20% to 50%.

The NTWA policy must be designed and implemented on a gender neutral basis.  NTWA should be reviewed periodically, i.e., three months, six months, etc.  An effective NTWA policy must be adapted to meet the unique characteristics and needs of each of its members. The policy should include a statement of purpose; alternative schedules offered; eligibility; duration; detailed assignment; compensation; benefits; NTWA requests form; evaluation requests; and evaluation of arrangements.

Some things to keep in mind when executing non-traditional workplace arrangements:

• Keep track and accurate records of telecommuters’ time.
• Employers must conduct periodic audits to ensure accuracy of time records.
• Non-exempt employees NTWA should be structured so the employees do not work   overtime. If overtime is unavoidable, it should most certainly accurately recorded.

For a free sample Nontraditional Workplace Arrangement Policy or a copy of Nontraditional Workplace Arrangement Checklist, click below:

   

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