Allowing flexible options for employees' work schedules can help increase their productivity. Today's top employers are flexible and understand that employees are looking for new options in their work schedules. To reduce employee turnover and retention, employers are looking for new options to onboard their employees in terms of work schedules. There are many options to consider, each with its own benefits.
Perhaps the simplest option is to be flexible with your regular schedule. This allows employees to have work hours that may vary slightly from their normal office or company start time. While this may not be effective for some positions (for example, receptionists are required to be present during lobby hours), it can help retain other employees who may require flexibility regarding continuing education or family requirements. Other employers offer compressed workweeks, where employees may work 4, 10 hours a day instead of 5, 8 hours a day.
Another option that is growing in popularity is remote working. In this age of information and data, most work can be done from anywhere that allows them access to the internet. This option is great for areas with inconsistent weather or for employees who may need to make a doctor's appointment in the middle of the day. This also reduces employee gas costs and helps reduce pressure on the environment. Many companies are now allowing employees to choose to work remotely a certain number of days per week.
No matter what choice you make for your employees, it's important to listen to their feedback. Ask them about options that can increase their productivity and partner with them. Enabling a flexible workforce will allow you to attract new talent to work for you instead of your competitors. Whichever option you choose, make sure you have the right ways to track employee time.
