FLEXIBLE WORK ARRANGEMENTS
Every individual has their own energy level and works at their own pace. This could be for work, for personal growth or for their level of fitness and physical abilities. Everyone is different and when we have a team of people working together, those differences need to be acknowledged, understood and accounted for.
Research suggests having a diverse workforce can increase performance potential, with different ideas and skill sets being optimised for the betterment of the team, however, there has been much debate about working from home and whether or not it’s a productivity boosting activity or major productivity drain.
Yes, there is no denying that providing flexible work arrangements is challenging but a study by a Stanford professor showed letting employees work from home increased productivity by 13% and reduced turnover by 50%. The results were so successful the company involved rolled out the policy to all 16,000 employees and saw even greater productivity gains of 22%.
Today’s crisis has made a huge impact on the way that people work, and is redefining the economy, making employers worry less about workers productivity and making them focus on rearranging work plans and investing in the right communication and organisational tools. The key is to use technology to overcome the obstacles that teleworking and flex-hours bring. ConXhub technology can be used to keep the staff together, communicating and working well within their teams, to help the employees do their job efficiently without risking their health and security.
Here are some of the flexible work arrangements that employers could take into consideration to blend with the ‘new normal’:
1. Remote Work
Where employees do not need to be micromanaged or work from a specific location for assigned tasks to be successfully executed.
2.Telecommuting
A job that requires an employee to perform in a remote location only part of the time without having to visit the work site regularly.
3.Flexible Scheduling
Where employees are offered and allowed to choose their work hours in a window. It is one of the most adaptable types of flexible work because it can work in nearly any industry, company, and situation.
4.Job Sharing
In job sharing, two or more employees split one position and split necessary work hours between them.
5.Part-time Positions
The oldest and most common form of flexible work; it is for individuals who would prefer to work fewer total hours in a working week.
6. Results Only Working Environment (ROWE)
This allows employees to have a flexible schedule as long as they meet measurable goals.If you want your business to stay competitive, you need to offer some form of consistent flexible work policies. That is why the need to provide employees with tools for a strong work-life balance by implementing different types of flexible work is the number one way to better your overall working environment.
