6 Emerging flexible work arrangements (and how to optimize them) - OfficeSpace Software

Abstract

Workers are clamoring for flexible working options, making them essential for any company looking to attain and keep top talent. Research from the Harvard Business School found that when workers have flexibility over both when and where they work, they're 4.4% more productive, which could add $1.3 billion to the US economy every year. So while 73% of employees are sticking with four days a week, others find that having different hours of work works better for them. Ultimately, the onus is now on companies to find a work arrangement that works with their work culture. Luis von Ahn, co-founder and CEO of Duolingo, as told to NPR That's because, according to Cushman & Wakefield research, 78% of workers are expecting their companies to expand and codify their work from home policies; they want reassurance that they'll be able to keep enjoying remote work on a regular basis. What are the four types of flexible work plans? With the prevalence of both hybrid working and flexible working, many people use the two terms interchangeably. Hybrid working is just one type of flexible working.