The benefits of work flexibility are manifold, and extend to employees, employers, and the broader economy: a win-win-win. Some are more obvious, such as helping employees achieve better work/life balance. Others are less apparent but equally critical, such as boosting rural economies, supporting the military and veteran community, and removing unnecessary barriers that might otherwise prevent people with disabilities from having careers. Learn more in these posts highlighting the myriad benefits of work flexibility.
How Work Flex Can Make Your Life Better, Both Fiscally and Physically
Imagine having a job where you didn't have to spend money on things like gas, a professional wardrobe, or pricey lunches? Welcome to the world of remote work, a way of working that can make your life better.
Flexibility Provides Mental Health Benefits
Hundreds of thousands of American workers struggle with mental health problems that may affect everything from their moods and energy levels to their productivity and physical health. And one tool companies can use to help improve workers' mental health is frequently overlooked: the power of flexibility.
Disabled Workers Finding Greater Opportunities for Employment
In 2016, four times the number of disabled people joined the workforce than who were working working in the previous year. Here's how disabled workers are finding greater opportunities for employment.
Feeling Stressed? Flexibility May Be the Cure
Deadlines are looming at work. Your boss is breathing down your neck. One of your coworkers is doing his best to torpedo your project. If you're feeling stressed, here are some specific ways that work flex can help you have a happier, healthier, more balanced, less stressful life.
Why Flexibility is Great for Non-Parents, Too
Unfortunately, the different wants and needs of non-parents sometimes don't get the same attention and understanding from managers when it comes to work flex. Here's why flexibility is great for non-parents, too.
What 28-Hour Workweek in Germany Means for Flexibility
German metal workers secured a major victory in their fight for increased work flexibility earlier this month, when their union finalized a deal that secures the right to a 28-hour workweek.
Knowing If an Employer is Genuinely Passionate About Work Flexibility
How can you tell those truly passionate about work flexibility from the mere posers? Here are a few suggestions to help you make the distinction.
How Remote Work Supports 7 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Here's how flexibility—specifically remote working, or the ability to regularly work away from the centralized workplace—supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The Importance of Millennials in the Workplace: An Infographic
Millennials will represent 75 percent of the workforce by 2025, which is why it’s important for business owners to understand their values and perspectives.
It’s National Flex Day! Be Part of the Movement with 1MFWF
In conjunction with its fourth anniversary, 1 Million for Work Flexibility is hosting National Flex Day today, October 17th.
