When employees do not get their desired hours to work, they are less satisfied. 

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Flexibility in the work schedule focuses on the times that employees can choose, and the total number of hours worked in a week. 

Flexibility (Work Schedule)

Piszczek, M. M., Martin, J. E., Pimputkar, A. S., & Laulié, L. (2021). What does schedule fit add to work–family research? the incremental effect of schedule fit on work–family conflict, schedule satisfaction, and turnover intentions. Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology, 94(4), 866-889. https://doi.org/10.1111/joop.12367

What does schedule fit add to work–family research? the incremental effect of schedule fit on work–family conflict, schedule satisfaction, and turnover intentions

Flexibility in the work schedule can depend on age, gender, education, and other factors. Although, flexibility has more access to men. 

Flexibility in Terms of Individuals 

Women tend to have more work-family conflict. In English-speaking countries, women don’t have less control over their schedule than men. 

Flexibility in Terms of Gender for Workplace Schedule

•	Employees are more satisfied with their jobs


•	Employees feel more involved in the organization


Positive Effects of Flexibility

Schedule control is more likely to be negatively related to work-family conflict, but it can differ 

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