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Government Operations: Alternative Work Schedules for Federal Employees

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Report Type Reports and Testimonies
Report Date July 19, 1985
Report No. GGD-85-63
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Summary:

Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed federal employee and manager views on how alternative work schedules have affected government operations and employee job satisfaction.

GAO found that: (1) 74 percent of the employees indicated that the program should be continued; (2) 72 percent of the employees using alternative work schedules felt that the schedules gave greater flexibility to meet family obligations; (3) 74 percent of the employees believed the program has had a favorable effect on personnel morale; and (4) overall there have been improvements in the service to the public, efficiency of agency operations, and employment opportunities.

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