Flexible work time helps sustainability (Honolulu)
Every other Friday, Honolulu architecture firm Philip K. White & Associates closes its offices on South School Street.
The move is part of a flexible work plan launched last October that the firm refers to as a “9/80” schedule. Employees work nine-hour days starting at 7 a.m., Monday through Friday, but get every other Friday off, while still hitting their 80 hours for each pay period.
“It really helps all around — helps with traffic, family obligations, personal appointments, and even energy savings for the office,” said Vice President Terine Higa, who implemented the plan. “We committed to try it out for a year, and so far it’s working out well.”
President Philip “Pip” White, who founded the firm in 1983, said the 9/80 schedule allows its eight employees to have a jump-start on the workday by starting an hour earlier. The earlier start time also helps employees shave time off their morning commutes by avoiding peak traffic hours.
Read the full story in the Pacific Business News.
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