Tisha Dodge
Attorney
Dodge Legal Group, PC
Dallas, Texas
WOMEN'S BUREAU REGION: Dallas

Q&A with Tisha Dodge
on
Flex Mentoring

What has been the most successful workplace flexibility practice in your organization?

The majority of my experience has been in establishing flex programs with other businesses including flexible working hours, part time work sharing, and telecommuting. The most success has come from providing individual plans for key employees who are valued by the organization. My own firm offers informal flexibility, which has allowed us to retain employees.

What motivated you to offer workplace flexibility to your employees and how has the decision impacted your business?

In my experience, a motivated employee is extremely valuable and difficult to replace. The costs associated in finding a replacement and training a new employee are often higher than finding a way to retain the employee seeking flextime. Sometimes, companies also prefer the flex option when a full time position is not needed.

Notable quote regarding the value of participating as a mentor in the Flex Options project.

Providing legal advice regarding flex options promotes a positive work environment. It is the most rewarding work that I can accomplish as a lawyer, because it's a win-win situation for both the company and the employee.

Why are you participating as a Flex-Options Mentor?

The Women's Bureau requested that I participate as a Mentor, and I especially enjoy helping other women start their progress toward success.

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