In the United States the same arrangement is usually spelled flextime, and both words describe identical schemes. Many employers pair it with core hours, a fixed midday window when everyone must be available, with flexible time either side.
It works best when expectations are explicit: when people must be reachable, how hours are recorded and which roles need fixed coverage.
Common questions
What does Flexitime mean in simple terms?+
Flexitime lets employees vary their start and finish times while still meeting required hours, core hours or business needs. It is one of the most common forms of flexible working.
What are the rules around Flexitime?+
It works best when expectations are explicit: when people must be reachable, how hours are recorded and which roles need fixed coverage.
What else is Flexitime called?+
In the United States the same arrangement is usually spelled flextime, and both words describe identical schemes. Many employers pair it with core hours, a fixed midday window when everyone must be available, with flexible time either side.