On April 22, 2024, HHS released the updated Instruction 990-1 Workplace Flexibilities Policy. NIH OHR's Workplace Flexibilities websites and resources are in the process of being updated due to recent policy changes. We appreciate your patience as we update our resources and release communications related to policy implementation.
General
- How many Maxiflex schedules can be accommodated at one time?
- Could all employees in the office/work site utilize this schedule?\
- Does a supervisor have to be present during the alternate work hours?
- Is a supervisor currently present for all regular work hours?
- Can the employee’s set of job duties be accomplished during alternative work hours?
- Can safety and security needs be met during alternative work hours?
- Will technology needs be met during alternative work hours?
- What evidence is needed to determine if this is working or not?
Communication about employee schedule
- What kind of Maxiflex schedule do they anticipate typically engaging in?
- How will they communicate their planned working hours to you, co-workers and others?
- How far in advance do you want to know their schedule?
- What are expectations for meetings?
- Will the employee be available in person when necessary?
- Are there specific hours when he/she must be available?
- Have they informed others about how and when they can be reached?
Customer Need
- Will this impact customer services?
- Will customer safety needs be compromised?
- Will customer security and protection systems be compromised?
Specific Business Analysis and Review
- Will this create workload peaks, backlogs, or lulls?
- Will this affect work flow on specific days of the week?
- Is the staffing level and/or staff coverage a concern?
- Will staff with same/similar skills and abilities be available for coverage?
- Are there financial impacts, such as overtime costs?