Common use of ALTERNATE HOURS OF WORK ARRANGEMENTS Clause in Contracts

ALTERNATE HOURS OF WORK ARRANGEMENTS. In the interests of promoting organization effectiveness whilst meeting the needs of employees, the chief xxxxxxx and the appropriate management designate may agree to Hours of Work Arrangements for a work group other than normal schedule hours. Either party with reasonable notice may cancel or request a change to the hours of work arrangement. The following organization effectiveness criteria will be considered to determine which hours of work arrangement is appropriate. (i) Where possible, hours should be arranged to allow more flexibility for employees (ii) Productivity levels overall will be maintained (iii) Cost effectiveness e.g. impact on overtime, staff levels (iv) Requirement for job coverage (v) Effective workflow and interface among work units (vi) Level of service to external and internal customers