The traditional fixed work schedule is straightforward and simple. One works from 9 in the morning to 5 in the evening. On the flip side, a flexible working style does as the name suggests and offers more freedom to the employees in terms of the time they wish to work at. Just like a coin has 2 sides, each work setting has its own pros and cons.
Working at the same time ensures a deeper collaboration and interaction between the employees. Any questions that one may have for another employee can be promptly answered by someone else since they’re both at the same location during the same working hours, within accessible distance. Moreover, working on a fixed schedule also adds some structure to ones day.
Alternatively, having the option to work according to ones own preferences goes a long way in terms of employee satisfaction. It would not be an understatement to say that the significant portion of the population is not a fan of waking up early in the morning, which is something that one needs to do be on time for work. A flexible schedule gives them the ability to work at a time that they think is best for them. This in turns also boosts productivity.
In my own opinion, the latter offers more independance and the ability to plan ones day easily. If one needs to visit the bank or pick someone from the airport, having a flex work style will not force someone to take the day off and they could just finish their work later in the day.
To conclude, while it is an individual choice, the latter would suit the needs of the most. In combination with the productivity boosts it may cause, having flexible working hours comes out on top.