AT&T, Dell, and 8 Other Companies Hiring for Flexible Schedule Jobs
Brie Reynolds — July 19, 2017 — July 19, 2017
If you thought that your only options when it comes to a job are either to just work in an office or just work from home, think again. Flexible schedule jobs bridge the gap between the office and the home office, providing many styles of working options that can help make work-life balance a reality.
The FlexJobs article “30 Companies Hiring for Flexible Schedule Jobs in 2017” shows that more and more employers are truly embracing workplace flexibility—and with good reason. Almost three-quarters (73%) of respondents in a separate FlexJobs poll reported wanting flexible work options, making it the second-most popular way to work right after full-time telecommuting, which ranked at 86%.
But it’s important to first understand what a flexible schedule job actually is. There are, in fact, six different types of flexible schedule jobs:
Completely Flexible Schedule
A totally flexible schedule allows you to set your desired working hours. If you want to work from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (or vice versa), you can.
Alternative Schedule
With an alternative schedule job, you’ll work outside of the traditional 9-to-5 working hours. These hours might be set by your employer, by you, or both.
Compressed Workweek
Usually done at the workplace, a compressed workweek means you’ll work a standard 40-hour workweek, but in four days instead of five. (Think working 10-hour days Monday-Thursday and having Friday free.)
Results Only Work Environment (ROWE)
With ROWE, it doesn’t matter where you work or when you work, so long as you get the job done. Being able to get the job done well and on schedule matters, not how many hours you clock at your desk.
Split Shift
If you have a split shift job, you will work two blocks of hours, but have a long break in between. For example, you might work 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., and then again from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Flex Time
A flex time schedule means that you can start or end your day earlier or later as need be, but you will work a consistent number of hours. Companies sometimes offer this as a way to avoid having their employees stuck in rush hour traffic commuting to and from the office.
The 10 companies listed below (and the 20 others that made the FlexJobs list) all offer flexible schedule jobs. The list is comprised from a thorough analysis of the 40,000+ jobs in the FlexJobs database from the first five months of the calendar year 2017 (January 1 through May 31). By allowing their workers to have flexible schedule jobs, these companies are giving workers greater autonomy over their schedules and, in turn, creating a healthier, more productive workforce.
Here are 10 companies hiring for flexible schedule jobs right now!
1. AT&T
Established in 1885 by telephone inventor Alexander Graham Bell, AT&T boasts more than 120 million wireless customers in over 225 countries. It is a leading provider of communication technology for businesses, private consumers, and government agencies.
2. Dell
Dell is the third-largest PC vendor in the world. With over 103,000 professionals globally, Dell is considered to be one of the largest technology companies.
3. California Closets
Founded in 1978, California Closets is a leading provider of premium space solutions for customers in the U.S. In its ongoing commitment to sustainability, California Closets uses recycled, reclaimed, and low-emitting formaldehyde materials.
4. Worldpay
Worldpay is a leading global payment processor. With its headquarters in London, England, Worldpay processes 35.8 million separate transactions on a daily basis.
5. Kaplan
An education institution, Kaplan offers K-12 programs, as well as online higher education, professional training, and test preparation. Committed to helping students achieve their academic goals, Kaplan assists over 1 million students internationally.
6. Cactus Communications
Specializing in two key areas, pharmaceutical and device companies and academia (including academic societies, researchers, universities, and publishers), Cactus Communications offers training, education, and transcription services. Since its inception, Cactus Communications has processed over 600,000 documents from nearly 160,000 clients in 164 countries around the world.
7. Nielsen
Nielsen is an international performance management, information, and measurement company that provides its clients with a detailed understanding of what consumers are watching and buying. Its mission is to help businesses innovate new products and new ways to market products that will resonate with consumer needs.
8. Toyota
The world’s largest automobile manufacturer, Toyota is known for its high-quality and competitively priced cars. It employs over 350,000 people throughout the world and is known for its humanitarian efforts, such as the Toyota Family Literacy Program and other nonprofit charities.
9. VIP PetCare
VIP PetCare strives to improve the lives of pets (and those who love them) through preventative veterinary care. Its goal is to provide the highest standard of veterinary care that is caring, ethical, and professional.
10. RetailData
Founded in 1988, RetailData is a business services company that delivers information to its customers through competitive retail price shops that are customized to each client’s requirements. The company performs in-store audits, ecommerce audits, price scan verification, compliance, and web analytics.
These 10 companies are just the tip of the iceberg for those who are looking for flexible schedule jobs. Find out which type of flexible schedule job fits in with your life, and then start your job search to make it a reality!
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