The business case for work flexibility is strong, and includes increased productivity, cost savings, improved employee wellbeing, higher morale, access to a wider talent pool, better retention, and disaster preparedness. Flexibility is great for employees, but employers should take note: it’s also a strategic business imperative.
3 Industries Poised to Benefit from Flexibility
A few entire industries stand out for the potential to benefit wide swaths of the workforce by exploring opportunities in flex.
Tackling the Work Flexibility Stigma
Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz, CEO of Mirvac, leads a discussion on the face of flexible work today in a video called “Workplace Flexibility: The Business Case."
1MFWF Director Speaks at Stanford on the Diversity Problem in Silicon Valley
Emma Plumb, director of 1MFWF, recently spoke at Stanford about work flexibility and the diversity problem in Silicon Valley.
3 Things Employers Need to Know About Work Flexibility
In this video, Ray Baumruk, employee research leader at Aon Hewitt, highlights for Bloomberg BNA what employers need to know about workplace flexibility.
Author Insights: Sophie Wade on Embracing Progress
Sophie Wade is the Founder and Workforce Innovation Specialist at Flexcel Network and the author of Embracing Progress. Next Steps for the Future of Work.
Why Work Flexibility Is Good for Employer and Employee Well-Being
In this video, the American Psychological Association Center for Organizational Excellence outlines the many reasons for companies to embrace work flex.
How a Shorter Work Week Can Benefit Companies, Workers
Several businesses that have experimented with shorter work weeks are finding that both morale and productivity are boosted by the arrangement.
The Business Case: Cross-Generational Benefits of Work Flexibility
When it comes to generational conflict in the workplace, there may be at least one thing that can help all generations find common ground: flexibility.
Janet Yellen: Change Policies to Bring Women into Workforce
Having more women in the U.S. labor force boosts the economy and improves working conditions for all, according to Federal Reserve Chair Janet L. Yellen.
4 Employers Offering Work Flexibility Right Now
Several employers are embracing the positive impacts of work flexibility and opening up their doors to happier, more loyal, more productive employees.
