Employers have seen the benefit of giving workers flexible work schedules so they can better handle both work and personal responsibilities and even, in this case, civic duties. With the workweek having been extended from 40 to 47 hours, according to a 2014 Gallup poll, workers are struggling to find time for non-work commitments. A Robert Half survey released in August showed that employees who are able to achieve work-life balance are more loyal and productive than other employees.
