56% Of American Workers Would Turn Down a Job Where Flexibility Was Not Offered, according to Regus research
July 11 2016 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Regus survey results shows workers crave
flexibility and the work-life balance it brings them
Latest research by Regus, the global workplace provider, reveals
that flexibility is a key value for workers who report that they
would actually turn down a job where flexibility was not offered at
all. Over a third reveal they would have stayed longer in a
previous job had flexible working been an option, highlighting what
an important retention tool flexible working has become.
Almost 40,000 business people globally were interviewed and they
said that flexible working provides a wide array of benefits.
Specifically, working closer to home helps workers feel more rested
and lead healthier lifestyles – as it reduces stressful commutes or
allows them to bike or walk to work. Additionally, access to
locations closer to work also mean that workers can spend more time
with families and friends.
Key findings from American respondents
- Flexible workers are seen as having
more spare time by 78% of respondents as they can choose work
location and workload;
- Almost four fifths say flexible workers
are better able to juggle personal and professional demands;
- 61% say that flexible workers are more
mindful and are better able to assess their levels of
well-being;
- Not only do business people think that
flexible workers are more rested as they cut down gruelling
commutes (68%), but that they are healthier for it (75%), and in a
better position to hit the gym more often (74%)
- Most importantly, flexible working is
seen as helping people spend more time with family and friends
(94%), so it is not surprising that 94% would pick a job that
offers flexibility between two similar positions
- 56% go as far as to say they would turn
down a job where not flexibility was ruled out entirely.
Jeff Doughman, Executive Vice President at Regus comments,
“Flexibility, and specifically the ability to choose to work from a
location closer to home are becoming ever more important to helping
modern workers find a balance between their hectic work lives and
their physical and emotional demands. Businesses wanting to attract
and retain highly skilled and valuable workers cannot afford to
ignore how important providing a good work-life balance has
become.”
“What is surprising is the range and breadth of benefits that
business people see derive from working closer to home – from being
able to walk to work, to having more autonomy over your schedule,
the benefits also translate in greater ‘mindfulness’ and better
health as well as more time to spend with loved ones and on
hobbies.”
About Regus
Regus is the world’s largest provider of flexible workspace
solutions, with a network of 2,800 locations across 106 countries,
serving 2.3m members. Through our range of formats, we enable
people and businesses to work where they want, when they want, how
they want.
For more information www.regus.com.
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