Flexitime as a mechanism to reduce employee stress

Abstract

Flexible working arrangements have been identified as a critical factor of balancing work and personal commitments to reduce employees stress. The study aims to investigate the effect of flexitime as a potential moderator to reduce the administrative employee stress. The study was conducted using a sample of 97 employees in a tertiary environment. The data was collected using a precoded questionnaire and reliability was assessed using Cronbach's Coefficient Alpha. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results were compared and contrasted with that of other researchers. The hypotheses were tested using correlations and multiple regression and significant associations with stress and flexitime are reflected in this study. The findings indicate that stress can be reduced through the moderator, that is, flexitime.