Flexitime, also known as flexible working hours or flexible scheduling, is a popular approach to managing work schedules that allows employees to vary their start and finish times within certain limits. Other synonyms for flexitime include flex hours, flexi-time, alternative work arrangements, variable working hours, and work-life balance. These terms all refer to the same notion of offering employees greater control over their work schedules, allowing them to balance work and personal commitments more effectively. Flexitime is increasingly favored by employers as a way to increase employee engagement, reduce absenteeism, and attract and retain talent in a competitive labor market.