Flexible work hours and the autonomy to set your own schedule affect men and women differently, potentially exacerbating the gender pay gap. A recent study reveals that while schedule control drives overtime and higher income, men benefit disproportionately.
The research highlights a clear gender gap: men's overtime hours—and thus extra income—increased far more than women's. Even full-time working women gain less direct earnings from schedule control, suggesting it may reinforce traditional gender roles and widen pay disparities.
