FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.—Recent changes in workplace policies at architecture, engineering and planning (A/E/P) and environmental consulting firms have made “flex time” a common benefit, according to a new survey. Consulting firm ZweigWhite’s recently released “2014 Policies, Procedures and Benefits” survey found that of the “unusual” benefits available to employees at A/E/P firms, flex time/working hours topped the list as the most common. Tied in closely with the availability of flex time is the acceptability of telecommuting. The survey found that 58% of firms allow firm members to regularly work out of their homes. After flex time, lunches/free food was the second most common “unusual” benefit.

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