Washington, D.C. (February 18, 2010) –Establishing flexible work arrangements with an hourly and nonexempt workforce can be challenging, yet there are many examples of how flexibility can be used to achieve business results while at the same time benefiting hourly workers.
Publications and Toolkits
Workplace Flexibility
Corporate Voices Toolkits Provide Tips and Tools for Implementing Workplace Flexibility with an Hourly and Nonexempt Workforce
Workplace Flexibility Toolkits for Hourly Employees and Managers
Tips and Tools for Managers (2010): To access an individual worksheet, please click one of the worksheet links below.
Worksheet: Tips For Creating A Flexible Work Environment: Tips on how to make a flexible work environment work.
Workplace Flexibility Recommendations (June 2009)
These are the recommendations submitted by Corporate Voices to the Senate Staff Working Group on Workplace Flexibility in June 2009.
Corporate Voices Study Links Workplace Flexibility for Hourly Workers/Attainment of Business Financial Goals and Core Objectives
Washington (May 7, 2009) – Workplace flexibility initiatives for hourly employees are as successful as those designed for professional staff. And businesses that offer hourly employees flexible work options find that they are critical management tools that enhance recruitment, retention, engagement, cost control, productivity and financial performance.
Innovative Workplace Flexibility Options for Hourly Workers (May 2009)
This study examines the benefits of workplace flexibility for hourly workers and employers. The data for this comprehensive report highlights best practices for implementing innovative flexibility programs. Innovative Workplace Flexibility Options for Hourly Workers was researched and written by WFD Consulting and was supported by a grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
Executive Summary: Innovative Workplace Flexibility Options for Hourly Workers (May 2009)
Exectutive Summary of the comprehensive Corporate Voices study on workplace flexibility options for hourly workers.
Corporate Voices for Working Families Supports Legislation to Increase Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Limits
Washington, DC (May 7, 2009) — Corporate Voices for Working Families (CVWF) and the American Business Collaboration (ABC) support legislation introduced today that, if passed, would make child care more affordable to working families.
Representatives John Yarmuth (D-KY), Sam Johnson (R-TX), Linda Sanchez (D-CA) and Peter Roskam (R-IL) introduced H.R. 2298 to amend the Internal Revenue Code to increase dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) limits.
Workplace Flexibility
With the U.S. business community facing the growing problems of attracting and retaining qualified workers, flexible work strategies continue to provide a solution that benefits employees and employers by contributing to long-term business success.
Flexible Work Strategies: Attitudes & Experiences (March 2008)
The goal of this research was to gain insight into the views of senior-level executives regarding why flexible work strategies are used and what kind of an effect they can have on companies’ productivity. This is the executive summary only.
House Subcommittee on Workforce Protections Considers Legislation to Increase Flexibility and Supports for Working Families
WASHINGTON (June 25, 2007) – Corporate Voices for Working Families’ coalition member KPMG LLP testified on Thursday, June 21, before the House Committee on Education and Labor, Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, as it considers H.R. 2392 “The Balancing Act.” Barbara C Wankoff, Director of Workplace Solutions for KPMG LLP highlighted the work/life policies her firm uses to help employees juggle their professional and personal responsibilities.