The Irish Government through their New York offices – surveyed 40 major US companies in their attitude to the subject of flexible working hours and their potential interest in FlexTime’s systems.

Most of the companies had not yet established a formal flexible working hours scheme – so their responses were mainly based on what they predicted. The Companies included Abbott, American Express, Cigna, Wells Fargo, EDS, Merill Lynch, TimeWarner..

The following were the main findings:

• Positive view of Flexible Working Hours: 92%
• Given Advantages:
• Staff Retention: 65 %
• Worker Satisfaction 47.5%
• Recruitment 37.5 %
• Enhanced Corporate Culture 35%
• Enhanced Productivity 12.5 %
• Other Benefits cited : -
• Attractive Working Environment
• Sickness reduction
• Reduced stress/travelling
• Helps against Competitors
• Those very interested in learning more of our system/company : 57.5 %