A Utah-based human resources outsourcing firm, Innovative Staffing has been recognized by Utah Business magazine as a great place to work. One of the reasons they received this honor is due to their creative flexible work schedules. Each employee has flexibility in their schedule and Innovative Staffing still maintains a level of service and an ability to meet their customer's needs. "I work here because I feel like the owners care about us as employees, about our lives. They are very flexible with us and take good care of us," says Colin Thompson, director of human resources at Innovative Staffing.

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"When I needed to change my schedule to accommodate caring for my first child, I spoke with my employer about the possibility of working from home. They agreed and set me up with a laptop, company cell phone and access to our company network through a VPN connection. Since making the switch, I have found that I am more productive working at home without the office distractions. Additionally, I save money on gas and time stuck in traffic during the rush hour commute."

Andrea set a goal to use alternative transportation two days a week between her home in Salt Lake City and her Midvale office. Some days it involves a bus/train/bus combination, but most days it consists of car/train/bicycle which adds only about 15 minutes to her regular commute and offers time to read or relax on the train.

"I usually drive to the Ballpark TRAX station and then take the train to 7800 South. I rent a bicycle locker from UTA at that station where I keep a commuter bike, helmet, and extra shoes. The bicycle is the most efficient (not to mention the most fun) way to get from the train station to my office, about a mile away. The bicycle locker is really the key to making this scenario work for me. For $10 a year, I keep my bike fully enclosed, safe, and dry, and can keep other necessities, like a helmet, with it."