The Role of Flexibility in a Sustainable Business Culture

Attracting, retaining, and motivating a sustainable workforce is a marriage of common interest.  The ability to align business needs and workforce desires can define the success of the company.  With greater evidence now indicating that life balance rivaling even compensation to be a primary employment benefit, business managers will once again be called upon to test the bounds of their dated business practices. 

Today, the characteristics that define the best in class business sustainability cultures can be summarized in two words: open and flexible.  Supported by the article, Flexing It: Not Just for Moms Anymore, 79% of employees want more flexibility.  Aligning this employee desire with business interests, companies are realizing additional value:

• Cost savings: flexible work programs translate to a reduction in office space and administrative expenses.

• Improved value as an employer: flexible work arrangements can help companies attract employees who might be unwilling to accept traditional employment arrangements.

• Increased employee engagement: research shows that organizations with a high degree of flexibility experience employee engagement levels that are 79% higher than those of organizations with low levels.  Click here to continue reading.
  

 

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