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staggered work hours; commuting outside rush hour
a work arrangement where employees start and end work at non-standard times to avoid rush hour congestion
時差出勤で通勤ラッシュを避ける。
Avoid the commuter rush with staggered work hours.
時差出勤を利用して7時に出社する。
I use staggered hours and go to the office at 7.
コロナ禍で時差出勤が広まった。
Staggered work hours spread during the COVID pandemic.
MODERN WORK TERM:
時差出勤 combines 時差 (time difference) + 出勤 (going to work). It allows employees to avoid crowded trains.
TYPICAL PATTERNS:
- 早朝出勤 - early morning start (7:00-8:00)
- 遅め出勤 - later start (10:00-11:00)
- フレックス制との併用 - combined with flextime
BENEFITS:
- 混雑回避 - avoiding crowds
- 感染症対策 - disease prevention
- 通勤ストレス軽減 - reduced commuting stress
- 生産性向上 - increased productivity
JAPANESE CONTEXT:
Particularly relevant in Japan where 通勤ラッシュ (commuter rush) is extremely crowded, especially in Tokyo and Osaka.
RELATED TERMS:
- フレックス制 - flextime
- ハイブリッド勤務 - hybrid work
- 通勤ラッシュ - commuter rush
- オフピーク通勤 - off-peak commuting