Experts would like to see more flexible work schedules and four-day workweeks. So, I reached out to four experts on the workplace, policy, and sociology to see how we can better align the schedules of working parents and kids. AdvertisementMake flexible work policies the normCourtney Murphy, founder and CEO of WorkWell People Solutions, would like to see flexible work arrangements become the norm. "The ideal scenario for working parents combines hybrid work with flexible hours, focusing on outcomes rather than time spent," Murphy said. In her ideal scenario, students would complete their education during four longer school days, which better aligns with parents' traditional 9-5 work schedules.

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Persons: Courtney Murphy, —, Murphy, Joelle Moray, Melissa Loble, Loble, Margaret M, Quinlan Organizations: Veterans, WorkWell, Solutions, Employees, Health, Medical, University of North Locations: University of North Carolina, Charlotte, Australia, Japan