How a Flexible Working Life Can Improve your Organisation
In the current technological age there are endless alternatives to the old-fashioned 9 to 5 working day, many of which prove time and time again to be beneficial to your employees and your organisation. It is important that flexible working isn’t seen as a benefit reserved only for those with children, instead it should be offered throughout the organisation as a benefit that everyone is able to access.
Key flexible working initiatives include:
- The opportunity to work from home
- Virtual working platforms including web meetings and remote servers
- Flexible hours to avoid traffic or align with family priorities
- Flexible work locations (close to gyms, transport, amenities, schools etc).
These factors are becoming increasingly important to employees when planning their careers. According to Community Business Work-Life Balance Report,an overwhelming 85% of employees stated that being able to manage their work and personal responsibilities according to their own schedule is either quite important or very important to achieving work-life harmony. Flexible working initiatives have also been shown to increase employee wellbeing, by lowering stress levels and heightening productivity levels. Creating these small changes within your organisation can benefit both your employees and your bottom line, as well as making your organisation more attractive to new talent.
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About the Author: Written on behalf of Community Business by Samantha Mei Topp.