collocation · neutral
flexible working hours
UK/ˌflɛksəbl ˈwɜːkɪŋ ˈaʊəz/US/ˌflɛksəbəl ˈwɝːkɪŋ ˈaʊərz/FLEX·i·ble WORK·ing HOURS
A system where employees can vary their start and finish times instead of following set hours.
Examples
“Many tech companies now offer flexible working hours so staff can avoid rush-hour commutes.”
“Students often need flexible working hours to combine a job with study.”
“Flexible working hours helped her balance caring for her child and her career.”
Band 8 sentence
“Many employees value flexible working hours more than a slightly higher salary because it significantly improves their daily life.”
Collocations
- offer flexible working hours
- introduce flexible working hours
Word family
Common mistakes
flexible working hour→flexible working hours
working hours flexible→flexible working hours
Say it for a higher band
5work hours→6flexible hours→7+flexible working hours
Synonyms
flexible hours
flexitime
Easily confused
shift work
“Nurses often do shift work that includes nights and weekends.”
work schedule
“My work schedule this week includes three morning shifts and two evening shifts.”
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