4 professionals share why workplace flexibility is so important

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Flexibility is a highly coveted part of today’s workplace, and how much employees appreciate it is obvious when it comes to satisfaction, recruitment and retention

A recent report from business management solutions company Businessolver found that 94% of employees said a flexible work hours policy was the best way for an employer to demonstrate empathy to their workforce, and 90% said flexible work location sent the same message. Eight out of 10 employees surveyed by job platform Flexjobs said more flexible work options would increase the loyalty they felt to their company, and data from remote job board Remote.co shows employers who do provide flexible work options have a 25% lower turnover rate. 

My manager has always allowed me flexible time to attend parent-teacher meetings, sports days and doctor appointments, but they have gone above and beyond this year.

I needed flexible working and unscheduled time off to be with a dear friend and her family as she lost her battle with cancer. And just recently my partner was taken to the hospital — he now can’t drive for three months, and Custom Neon has been incredible in assisting me in navigating this, adjusting my hours for my children’s school pick-ups and hospital appointments.

Lee Hafner
Editor

Lee joined the EBN team in 2022, and covers areas including caregiving, employee health and wellness, healthcare innovation, and company culture. She created EBN's popular Benefits in Action and … Read full bio


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