Abstract:
There are currently various studies in South Africa regarding the use of flexitime but very limited information regarding its implementation. There is also little evidence of its contribution to the WLB in respect of South African employees. Therefore, the objective is thus to compile a report based on the implementation of flexitime, its challenges and benefits with regards to a South African organisation.
In this study, a qualitative research design with an exploratory approach was used to explore and describe employees’ perceptions regarding the implementation of flexitime. A non-probability purposive, voluntary sample of 3 participants was taken Durban. Data was collected by means of semi-structured individual interviews. In this study, thematic content analysis was utilized for data analysis because of its qualitative nature.
From the finding flexitime experiences differ from one employee to the other and with the help of this research, it is easily deduced that each have their own set of pros and cons with regards to the implementation of flexitime. From the data accumulated, four themes were extracted from the interviews, namely: the types of flexitime methods used, reasons for using flexitime, advantages of using flexitime and pitfalls of using flexitime were noted to support the conclusions of the preceding research and highlighted some other new key issues in relation to flexitime implementation.
