Enabling Work-Life Effectiveness

We recognize the many demands on Dow people’s time – in the workplace, at home and in the community. While programs are role-dependent, and vary by location, example options include:

Informal flexibility:Occasional day-to-day flexibilityFlextime:Workday start and end times are flexibleTeleworking:Working from a remote location one or more days a weekLess than Fulltime:Working a reduced work schedule, and being compensated accordinglyJob Sharing:Fulltime position shared by two people, usually each working part-time hoursCompressed Work Schedules (United States Only):Options to work longer days in exchange for a day off or one shorter work day during that periodMeeting Free:Establishing blocks of time when no meetings are scheduledLeave Programs:Personal leave options to help employees manage important needs