Workers want flexible hours, but many employers just aren't playing ball

Date:
Wed, 10 Apr 2024 13:30:00 +0000

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Companies are failing to give workers sufficient flexibility, and theyre not even asking to be fully remote.

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A recent study carried out by Ivanti has quantified the importance of
flexible working hours in todays professional landscape, however many employers are unwilling to compromise.

The 2024 Everywhere Work report reveals that four in five workers seek flexible working arrangements thats more than the number of workers who want remote work, highlighting the significance of flexibility.

However, only one in four workers say that their current jobs provide them with high levels of flexibility, prompting concerns about employers abilities to retain and attract talent. Flexibility is more important than remote working

The report suggests that at least two in five professionals would even consider changing jobs in order to get more flexibility, with Ivanti CEO Jeff Abbott branding workplace flexibility as advantageous for businesses:

Neglecting these factors may lead to higher turnover rates and
dissatisfaction among valuable employees you are trying to keep engaged.

Interestingly, more women consider flexible working (36%) and the ability to work anywhere (28%) essential compared with men (22% and 18%, respectively).

Ivantis study also indicates that investment into productivity tools that allow workers to be efficient from anywhere has been biased, with IT professionals most likely to experience a lack in sufficient tools, leading
to burnout.

While there may be some hope that artificial intelligence, when used correctly, could help improve worker productivity and satisfaction, many companies continue to have low AI adoption rates due to data inaccuracies and organizational silos, which could also be leading to degraded cybersecurity.

Besides emphasizing the importance of flexibility and remote working , Ivanti also proposes greater collaboration between IT, security, and leadership workers, with the hope that it could reduce the disparity in how employees
and employers see these issues. More from TechRadar Pro Weve rounded up the best job sites and best recruitment platforms Job flexibility and security
are leading to much happier workers Check out the best productivity tools



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