Flexible Working

The workplace environment has undergone radical change in recent years. In most cases the 9 to 5 culture has long gone and flexible working patterns are now a feature of many businesses with more and more people choosing to work remotely from home as technology advances allow and to improve their work/life balance.

Whilst legislation is driving companies to offer more flexibility to their workers evidence also suggests that introducing flexible working, whilst having the ability to monitor and report on it accurately, can be a very effective way of responding to the pressures of modern business. As a way of reducing stress levels and improving the motivation, productiveness and emotional well-being of employees the benefits often considerably outweigh the negatives.

Offering flexible working options makes an employer a more attractive proposition and in some circumstances can allow them to reduce overhead costs and improve efficiency. There is evidence of this in the Call Centre industry where improved technology has allowed home working to be a reality whilst providing a seamless interface to the customer.

If employees are happier as a result of flexible working, then this will have a positive impact on the business too. Not only do flexible workers tend to outperform their traditional full-time collegues in terms of productivity, but the positive impact on recruitment, retention and reduced absenteeism enables companies to adapt more effectively to changing market conditions.

We can take the hassle out of tracking flexible working patterns and turn a negative into a positive for your organisation and employees.