How can flexible working benefit employers?

How flexible working can benefit employers

Enforced remote working during the Covid-19 pandemic has unveiled a desire in many employees for permanent, flexible working.

From a legal perspective, employees are entitled to apply for flexible working upon completion of 26 weeks of continuous service with your company.

Contrary to some outdated prejudices against flexible working, it should be a win-win scenario for both employers and employees. Let’s take a look at a few of the main benefits for you, the employer.

  • Employee retention – employees are, more than ever before, seeking a better work-life balance. They will be more inclined to remain with an employer who offers flexible working.
  • Higher productivity levels – 95% of remote workers felt they were more productive working from home, due to fewer distractions, and more available quiet time. 
  • Competitive edge – from a recruitment viewpoint, you will have an edge over competitors by offering flexible working.
  • Access to a wider talent pool – through offering remote working, you’re no longer restricted to employing people from within a 30-mile radius of your premises.  This provides you access to a wider talent pool.

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