Flex Your Company Muscle: Tomorrow is National Flex Day

By Gabriella Khorasanee, JD on October 14, 2013 | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Working Mother has declared the third Tuesday of National Work and Family Month, National Flex Day. As the first year noting this momentous occasion, tomorrow is National Flex Day, a day to promote the "power of flexible work arrangements."

The Importance of Flex Time

Earlier this year, Working Mother and Flex Time Lawyers released their annual survey 50 Best Law Firms for Women. One of the overwhelming factors that set the firms on the list apart was the availability of flex time and reduced hours.

If your company has been reluctant to recognize flex time as an option for employees, it's time that it does. A recent study by the Working Mother Research Institute shows the benefits of flex time: 80% of respondents noted increased productivity; 77% of respondents noted increased morale and motivation; and 76% had increased loyalty and commitment to their employer.

FindLaw Celebrates National Flex Day

In honor of National Flex Day, we're doing a roundup of some our best articles on flex time and telecommuting:

Best Law Firms for Women: What Are They Doing Right

FindLaw has dissected reports on what make up the "best" law firms and distilled them to share what makes these firms stand apart.

Moms at Work: Do Your Policies Help or Hurt?

Tips on taking a look at existing company policies and determining whether they actually help, or hurt, working moms.

What Companies Can Do to Keep Women From 'Opting Out'

Looks at ways companies can stop the brain drain of female talent and put a stop to the "Opt Out" revolution.

Taking a Career 'Time Out'? 5 Tips for a Smoother 'Opt In'

What you can do to advance your career while taking a "time out."

Lean In, Lean Out -- Stop Telling Me Which Way to Lean

Tips for deciding what career path is right for you.

Soaring Child Care Costs -- What Your Firm Can Do To Help

Flex time can help with the growing expense of child care.

Working from Home? Tips for Telecommuters

Tips for working out of the office more effectively.

Working From Home: The Telecommuting Issue

FindLaw's reference on all things telecommuting.

Is your company recognizing National Flex Day? How does it deal with flex time issues? Let us know on Facebook at FindLaw for Legal Professionals.

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