7 Ways Employers & Employees Benefit From a Flexible Work

Flexible working schedules have become increasingly popular in recent years and especially so in light of COVID. The pandemic has taught employees and employers that less traditional ways of working, such as virtual offices and cloud-based phone services like 8x8 are cost-effective. More and more companies, then, are turning to software as a service (SaaS) systems to run their day-to-day activities and are feeling the benefits.

In the past, employers refused flexible working conditions in the belief that they brought no benefits to the company, but flexibility has clear advantages for both staff and employers, alike.

Thanks to firms finding new ways to organize employees, many workers stagger working hours to fit family commitments and, because of this, employers have seen an increase in productivity.

There are many more positives that come from allowing employees to work more flexibly, and many employees now say that they would prefer to work for a company that is accommodating to their needs than one that isn't. Companies that remain rigid, risk expensive recruitment drives and low staff retention. This can prove catastrophic to businesses that are fighting to recruit the best talent.

Employers who don't compromise also risk their reputation. Employees talk, and a company that doesn't value employees shows its customers that it lacks values. This is far more important in today's market, as consumers want to do business with companies that share their values and beliefs. The internet has brought transparency, and bad reviews from disgruntled employees don't reflect well on a company's bottom line.

So what is flexible working, and why do companies need it? Flexible working is about more than working from home. Staggered hours, compressed working weeks, and remote work are all options under the umbrella of flexible work.

Casey Sullivan
Bookafy — online appointment scheduling for growing businesses.