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Show THURSDAY, 10, 1977 FEB. What About Flexitime. ..Some Are Already Trying The New New Approach overtime rules so employees could choose to work more than eight hours a day for four da vs in order to have the fifth day off. More Americans will decide their own hours of work under a program backed by President Carter. Within limits, flexitime al- lows people to be on the job at the hours they find convenient. The program already is being used by some government agencies and private industries. Mr. Carter supports pro- Flexitime doesn't cut back the number of hours a person must spend at work, the National Geographic Society explains. But it lets those who want to come in early quit early, while others who prefer a late start can stay late. posed legislation that would extend flexitime to more and amend organizations FOOD STORAGE corporate officers of Commonwealth Foods will be in Preston during the week of Feb. 27 and will bring over 100 cases of Rainy Day Dehydrated One of the ADVOCATES SAY this reduces absenteeism and tard- congestion. The idea, in fact, grew from an effort in s Munich in 1968 to end when shifts changed at an aircraft plant. In his book, "The Future of the Workplace," Paul Dickson says the plan was adopt- - gram. Foundry crews must work . ed by nearly 2,000 West together, for example, so one German firms after newsman cannot arrive later than papers reported that flexithe others. But a foundry has time not only enabled traffic begun letting teams decide to move faster, but saved the themselves at the end .among a about $40,000 company shift when they want of each month. to start up again. The concept spread and by 1972 fully 30 percent of '"Employees report they can schedule their personal activities more conveniently and are using less sick leave," he said, declaring production. that flexitime increased the agency's efficiency. I. AST OCTOBER the United States Geological Survey announced it was making flexitime a permanent feature for some 10,000 employees at its headquarters in Reston, Virginia, and at 4i)tt field offices throughout, the nation. A spokesman said a trial Cache Valley . the Scandinavian lands, countries, and Japan have instituted flexitime. In the United States, Company had 15,000 employees in the program by 1973, while several other firms now offer "floating work hours," Mr. Dickson reports. Hewlett-P- ackard COMMONWEALTH FOODS IX 1971 they can take West Temple Salt Lake City, Utah 84103 0 Or telephone (801) collect the Social Security Administration tested the plan among 350 clerks in Baltimore, Many were working mothers, and the problems of caring for children and coping with bus sched turn of the century when foremen used to warn: "If you don't come in Sunday, don't come in Monday." y ut & Accociation i r Jx. Cowry ("timet Anrl IliW M "gleitende arbeitzeit," or - Health Care percent leeway in 10 given Animal Best Selection In Valley Tylan Antibotic WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY SALE COMING Has Been $8.99 - $19.99 250 ml 100 ml Combiotic - $2.99 Cancelled Check These Disccounts 100ml BUT YOU CAN START SAVING IT TAKES DAYS TO MAKE THE THOUSANDS Off Off 10 - S.K. Tools All Toys 20 20 Off Electrical Tools 20 Off Appliances TODAY! - OF MARKD0WNS FOR OUR CRAZY DAYS SALE. SO managerial attitudes at the weekends. Executives had been worried that flexitime would cost money, since buildings would be opened longer when people worked different hours. But those who have tested the plan usually agree gliding worktime, further. Besides being able to start anytime between 7 and 9:30 a.m., many employees are 531-179- IS three-da- PERMITTING employees their own schedules is a revolutionary change from to fix LUFTHANSA, the West German airline, has taken 15 N. WANTED overtime, which meant savings in the agency's budget. variety. Foremen credit flexitime with increasing workers were setting their own hours. Corporations in Britain, France, the Nether- can provide security against food shortages and how to purchase this food, write to: DISTRIBUTORS tie-up- that benefits outweigh the costs. ules had been forcing them to take days off without pay and to be "late in getting to their jobs. With more latitude in work hours, these difficulties were overcome and today more than 4,500 Social Security employees are on flexitime. Some occasionally work extra hours for four days so period showed that when people set their own hours they did the work with less Extra parts have been stacked at intervals along assembly lines and workers trained to handle more than one job, so they can spell each other and enjoy more Switzerland's industrial Food. The food will be sold on a "first come, first serve" basis. Big discounts available. For information on how dehydrated food - iness, boosts morale and .output, and eases traffic the number of hours they work in a month. "Minus hours can be made up the next month, and extra hours can be 'banked' as credit for a day off the next month," the author writes. While not all tasks lend themselves to flexible hours, a surprising variety of jobs can be adapted to the pro- Clip This Coupon WE'VE STARTED NOW. 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