Work culture isn't quite what it used to be, and workers have taken note. A 2013 study from LearnVest found that more than half of the workforce wants flexible scheduling. However, companies aren't quite rising to the occasion. Recent research from the Families and Work Institute...
The old fashioned model of working in the office, at your desk, for eight hours a day is quickly fading. And I say, good riddance! Paul Lee, founder and CEO of Powownow, believes that by trusting employees to get their jobs done wherever they are, you can run a more...
We've suspected for a while that there was a direct correlation between worker happiness and productivity. This was confirmed in a recent study that found that happiness can increase productivity by 12%. However, many leaders still struggle to find ways to motivate staff. Richard Branson, the man behind...
Flexible working comes with a long list of benefits, including choosing your own schedule and the possibility of more time for family and friends. However, as many know, working from home also comes with a few downsides. The beauty of flexible working means you can choose where you work, whether...
Flexible working gives workers the ability to choose their own schedules and give themselves the freedom to work around other aspects of their lives. So, it's no wonder that more and more companies are offering flexible working as an enticing perk to job candidates. The infographic below takes...
A recent study from India found that a flexible work environment helps to improve productivity and creativity among employees. The report is from Regus, a workplace provider, which notes that 75% of respondents believe a flexible workplace is crucial to achieving a higher level of productivity. The report also notes...
