Flextime makes better workers As a father and as someone who studies flextime policies, I believe workplace flexibility is a win-win for businesses and families -- not just mothers. USA TODAY's article "Poll finds resentment of flextime" fails to recognize that workplace flexibility is no longer the sole domain of working mothers (Money, Friday).

In my office, we retain our talented workforce by giving workers flexibility. If we did not have flextime, some of these folks would leave, and our organization would be worse off.

I also understand that workplace flexibility benefits Americans beyond those with children. Research shows that a younger generation is seeking a high quality of life. Workplace flexibility can help support this standard. It allows people with disabilities to contribute to the economy and care for their individual needs. Workplace flexibility helps us all when we have illnesses or when we need to care for an ailing parent or relative. It can benefit the fastest growing segment of the population -- older workers -- many of whom want to work in a more flexible way.

David Gray
Director, Workforce and Family Program
New America Foundation, Washington