With military spouses looking
for flexible work arrangements, it should come as no surprise that 42 % of respondents have left a job because of a lack of flexibility.
Millennials are still keen on low - cost perks such
as flexible work arrangements and being able to form meaningful relationships with managers and colleagues.
We wanted to determine
whether flexible work arrangements might impact specific things like the mental and physical health of workers, friendships, romantic relationships, and overall happiness.
Across 11 different categories of work satisfaction, men whose employers allow
flexible work arrangements report feeling significantly more satisfied than those who say their employers could offer flexibility but do not.
This year there is a noticeable shift away from maternity leave policies and
flexible work arrangements towards preparing women for leadership roles especially around business development.
She claims she was offered
less flexible working arrangements than other parents who worked with her and that she was subject to abusive comments related to her son's disability.
The implication for policy makers is that the group of the population that may be in most need
of flexible work arrangements may be unable to gain access to them.
On the other hand, benefits
like flexible work arrangements (23 percent), as well as long - term growth opportunities (23 percent) help make a difference for employees.
Coworking has expanded its reach to large teams, entire departments, and individuals
with flexible work arrangements at larger companies, all of whom are now using — and even creating — coworking and shared workspaces.
Offering opportunities in its corporate office, call centers, and properties, Hilton Grand Vacations has offered
flexible work arrangements in the past in the form of part - time and temporary opportunities.
Although new fathers felt supported by their bosses regarding work - life flexibility, most did not arrange
formal flexible work arrangements (as new mothers often do), but instead balanced work - life issues informally.
«Workshops have been held with women from local villages to discuss a range of topics associated with health, nutrition, childcare and employment, including
how flexible working arrangements with Rio Tinto can be a catalyst for women's employment in the region.
Fathers reported being much more likely to
use flexible work arrangements informally rather than formally (i.e. using flexibility without applying for formal permission to do so).