Hybrid and flexible scheduling has become the new norm for many companies. Most candidates have no desire to return to the office after being able to work remotely throughout the pandemic. Offering flexible scheduling or a hybrid work model can help attract the best talent to your organization and retain your best staff members. Here’s why.
Helps Them Prioritize Their Families
Employees with families need flexible scheduling. Parents who are working have a wide range of responsibilities at home and work. Sometimes fitting a nine-to-five job in that mix isn’t feasible. Offering flexibility for your staff can allow them to occasionally work outside of the norm to handle family matters.
Reduces Stress and Burnout
Going to work at a traditional office can be a stressful environment, especially if you’ve worked at home throughout the pandemic. Being required to go in every day can also lead to burnout. Providing employees with some flexibility is beneficial for their mental health overall.
Improves Health and Wellness
Flex scheduling can help improve your employees’ physical health as well. Consider the time it takes each employee to commute to the office. Gaining just that time back to their day could provide them with the space they need to add an exercise routine to their life. They will be able to fit daily exercise into their schedule with flexibility in their work schedule too. In fact, they will feel they have more time to take care of themselves entirely. Over time, you will see improvements in their self-care and physical well-being.
Increases Employee Morale
Flexibility also increases employee morale. Your offering flex schedules shows that you trust them and their ability to get the job done, no matter where they are located or what hours they work. When your employees feel like you trust them, they are happier and more motivated on the job. You are also showing them that their personal needs matter outside of the office because they do! All of this helps contribute to a more positive workplace.
Boosts Productivity
Flexibility can help boost productivity on the job. When each of your staff members feels valued and taken care of by their employer, they will work harder at their jobs. With increased flexibility, your employees will also feel like their needs are being heard and met. You may even find that staff members are more loyal and more likely to stick around for a longer period of time. All of this helps contribute to improving day-to-day productivity.
Offer More Flexibility Working With a Staffing Agency
Working with a staffing agency to place candidates with your company is a good way to offer your employees more flexibility. An agency can help you address your staffing needs as they change, providing you with contract workers, temp-to-hire employees, and full-time direct hires. No matter what you need, TekCom Resources is here to assist you. Contact us to learn more about how we can help you offer your employees the flexibility they want.
