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Definition of "flextime" [flextime]

  • An arrangement by which employees may set their own work schedules, especially their starting and finishing hours. Also called flexitime. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "flextime" in a sentence
  • "With any kind of flextime it's important to assess your company's economic situation before requesting the scheduling change."
  • "Lots of companies list "flextime" among their perks, what would it look like if they all added "absolute freedom"?"
  • "But research has shown that employees in their 20s and 30s care far more about such issues than their parents did, and options such as flextime help to retain high performers."