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This paper examines the effect on absenteeism of two forms of flexible work scheduling: a "true flextime" schedule in which workers could vary their hours on a daily basis, and "staggered fixed time" under which individual workers could vary their schedule on a quarterly basis. With the effect of demographic variables controlled, no reduction in absenteeism was found among the true flextime group. Rather, groups working under staggered fixed time showed lower rates of absenteeism.

This study compares job satisfaction and perceptions of productivity under two forms of flexible scheduling and standard fixed schedules. Respondents reported greater satisfaction under more flexible true flextime than under staggered fixed hours and standard scheduling. Flexible hours had no effect on commuting patterns, suggesting that the beneficial effect of flextime might be the result of feelings of greater autonomy and responsibility. Respondents did not report that flextime allowed them to work hours during which they were most productive.