With the progress of society and the development of technology, the mode of work is changing. In order to improve work efficiency and flexibility, many employers have begun to implement irregular working hours. However, the improper implementation of irregular working hours may have an adverse impact on employees, and at the same time, it is also detrimental to the long-term development of enterprises. Therefore, employers should not confuse the difference between standard and irregular working hours when implementing the working hours system.
The standard working hours system refers to the daily or weekly working hours set by the employer, which is generally 8 hours. This system provides employees with a certain working schedule, so that employees can work with peace of mind without worrying too much about the workload, and also provides employers with a manageable and controllable management model. In contrast, irregular working hours put more pressure on employees. While it can improve productivity in the short term, it can lead to physical and mental health in the long run, and may even lead to employee turnover due to long-term high-intensity work.
When an employer implements an irregular working hours system, it should clearly define which positions are applicable to irregular working hours and which positions still use standard working hours. For irregular working hours, the employer should also give the employee a reasonable upper limit on working hours, such as no more than 60 hours per week. At the same time, employers should provide better remuneration for employees with irregular working hours to reflect their higher work intensity. Only by clearly defining and giving reasonable protection can the purpose of the irregular working hours system be truly realized, that is, to improve work efficiency while taking into account the rights and interests of employees.
In short, when an employer implements a working hours system, it should not force all employees to implement irregular working hours in a one-size-fits-all manner. Standard working hours are still a good option in many cases, and irregular working hours are only suitable for certain positions that require flexibility. There are pros and cons to both systems, and employers should choose flexibly according to the actual situation, rather than mixing them together, so as to truly seek the best interests of the enterprise and employees.