Did you know that flexibility is valued more highly than salary? 

A recent Ernst and Young study revealed that 54% of global employees surveyed would contemplate leaving their job post-COVID without offered work flexibility.  

That is a lot of people!  

What does this mean for employers? It means if organisations do not move toward a flexible workplace, they risk losing their best people due to burn out and stress. 

Flexible workplaces foster positive experiences, enhance employee engagement, and improve business profits.  

To succeed, flexible working must be accessible to all, including single parents, people with disabilities, caregivers, elders, and young workers.    

Consider these tips to help create a flexible work culture. 

1 Ensure flexibility is flexible – provide flexible work hours or let employees choose when to come into the office each week. 

2. Give your employees more freedom. Giving employees autonomy shows that you as a leader trust them to do their work. 

2. Be clear on your policies – If your employees struggle to find policies or updated procedures, look at investing in a new document management system. Huddler DocHQ provides centralised access to documents, assets, images, and videos. It allows users to find what they are looking for quickly and easily.  

3. Focus on measurable goals – let your team find their pace, this is better than mandating work hours. 

4. Invest in the right technology – Software like Microsoft Teams or a new Digital Workplace (Intranet) allows for quick communication and helps to drive collaboration. 

It is all about building a culture of trust where people feel that they belong, where they feel appreciated and heard; no matter where they want to work. 

If you would like information about the applications mentioned such as Huddler DocHQ or Teams, contact the Huddler team.