"Workers in the 55-64 year-old age group use options such as flexible work hours less than employees in other age groups." For example, only 11.2% of workers aged 55-64 use flexible work schedules "a lot", compared to 20.7% of workers aged 18-24.

Pitt-Catsouphes, M., & Smyer, M. A. (2006). One size doesn't fit all: Workplace flexibility (Issue Brief No. 05). Chestnut Hill, MA: Boston College Center on Aging & Work/Workplace Flexibility. Retrieved October 30, 2007 from http://agingandwork.bc.edu/documents/IB05_OneSizeDoesntFit_001.pdf

"This Issue Brief discusses opportunities to create flexible workplaces by restructuring jobs and redesigning work."

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