Semi-Formal Letter to an Employer Requesting Flexible Working Hours
Task Requirements
📋Scenario
You would like to request a change to your working hours to better accommodate your personal responsibilities. Write a letter to your employer.
✓Points to Address
- 1Explain your current working hours and what changes you are requesting
- 2Describe your personal circumstances that make flexible hours necessary
- 3Reassure your employer that your work performance and output will not be affected
I am writing to formally request a modification to my current working hours to better accommodate personal responsibilities. My standard schedule is from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. I would be grateful if you would consider adjusting my working day to commence at 8:30 AM and conclude at 4:30 PM.
This request primarily stems from changes in my daughter's childcare arrangements. Her school now finishes at 4:30 PM, and securing reliable after-school care until 5:00 PM has become increasingly challenging and unsustainable. A shift of just 30 minutes would enable me to manage her pick-up directly, providing significant stability and peace of mind for my family.
I want to assure you that my dedication to my role and my output will remain entirely unaffected by this adjustment. I am confident I can continue to meet all my targets and deadlines, and I am prepared to take proactive steps to ensure a seamless transition and undiminished productivity. Thank you for considering my request.