Adoption of Alternative Work Schedules (AWS)

In 2007, Fehr & Peers created an option for each office to implement and evaluate alternative work schedules based on their individual needs and the demands of their clients.  A unique aspect of the F&P culture is that each office has a relatively high level of independence to make decisions that are appropriate for itself.  Options include:

• "5/8" - Five 8-hours days per week.
• "4/10" - Four 10-hours days per week.
• "9/80" - A combination of a 4-day week and a 5-day week, 9-hour days and one 8-hour day.
• "4-and-a-half" - A combination of a 4.5-day week and a 5-day week, all 9-hour days.

All options add to 80 hours in a 2-week pay period.  Since July of 2007, five of ten offices have adopted alternative work schedules - time will tell if they are as effective as we hope.