Management experts have long predicted the demise of the standard 9-to-5 workday. Thanks to internet and mobile technology, we can now work where and when we want, they argue. So, why are so many people still sticking to those traditional hours, or more likely an extended version of them? The reality is that while flexible work arrangements have become more popular, few companies have an official policy or program. And even fewer managers are open to or equipped to handle employees with alternative schedules. But this doesn't mean you should give up on the idea of work flexibility. It just means the onus is on you to propose a plan that works for you, your boss and your company
What the Experts Say
Before you pursue a flexible schedule, recognize that you are likely to be bucking long-held conventions. "Traditionally, managers were reluctant to have people work remotely because of lack of trust: Are you really working or are you eating bonbons with your friend?" explains Stewart D. Friedman, professor of management at the Wharton School and the founding director of the Wharton School's Leadership Program and Wharton's Work/Life Integration Project. Even those bosses who trust their employees worry about appearing to favor certain people or allowing productivity to decline.
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