Elastyczny czas pracy. Jego efekty, znaczenie i przyszły kształt

The article discusses the concept of flexitime, different solutions in its application and practical implications of its introduction. It is based primarily on the United States experience in this are a although the author also quotes examples from other countries. The author analyzes the attitude of employers, employees, and trade union to this relatively novel solution in the field of working hours . The attempt has also been made at assessment of its impact on individuals, organizations, and society. Both positive and negative effects of flexitime are taken in to account . Another very important aspect of its application is its impact on labour productivity , hence a more detailed analysis of this problem. The article ends with presentation of flexi time problems and their possible solution followed by description of perspective trends in its application.