In the early days of the pandemic, companies adopted new work practices out of necessity. Now, the value of flexible work has increased substantially among employees. “People are not going to return to work the way they have in the past,” says Kristin Kelley, chief marketing officer at CareerBuilder. “Flexibility is the new norm and expectation from employees—we’re going to see this trend continue in the months ahead.” To support the trend, research from CareerBuilder revealed that jobs allowing employees to work remotely received seven times more applications than in-person roles the previous month. And according to a study conducted by ManpowerGroup Solutions, nearly 40% of global candidates report that workplace flexibility is among the top three factors they consider.
Flexible work helps attract top talent, but it also makes employees more productive. In the Gartner 2021 Digital Worker Experience Survey, 43% of respondents said that flexible working hours helped them achieve more productivity, and 30% of those surveyed said that less or no time commuting allowed them to be more productive. Here are some reasons why flexible work boosts employee productivity.
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