62% of Workers Would Now Turn Down a Job Where Flexibility Was Not on Offer, according to Regus research
July 04 2016 - 10:30PM
Business Wire
Research by Regus shows that workers crave
flexibility and the well-being it brings them
Latest research by Regus, the global workplace provider, reveals
that flexibility is a key value for workers who actually report
that they would actually go as far as to turn down a job where
flexibility was not offered at all. Nearly two third report 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
revealed that flexible working can bring about a startlingly wide
array of benefits. Specifically, working closer to home helps
workers feel more rested and lead healthier lifestyles perhaps as
it reduces stressful commutes or allows them to cycle or walk to
work. Perhaps more importantly, access to locations closer to work
also mean that workers can spend more time with the families and
friends.
Key findings from Indian respondents
- Flexible workers are seen as having
more spare time by 86% of respondents as they can choose work
location and workload;
- Almost nine out of ten say flexible
workers are better able to juggle personal and professional
demands;
- 82% 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 (78%), but that they are healthier for it (82%), and in a
better position to hit the gym more often (78%)
- Most importantly though flexible
working is seen as helping people spend more time with family and
friends (89%) so it is not surprising that a huge 94% would pick a
job that offers flexibility between two similar positions
- 62% go as far as to say they would turn
down a job where not flexibility was ruled out entirely.
Harsh Lambah, India Country Manager 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 derive from working closer to home: from being able
to cycle in to work, to getting a lie-in, 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, please visit: www.regus.co.in
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