Does flexibility in the workplace have a big part to play in whether you take a job or not?

Giving employees the freedom to choose where and when they work, can keep them from looking elsewhere and save companies the considerable long-term costs of employee turnover.

 According to the sage journal survey conducted in America last year:

• 79% of candidates would pick the job with flexibility over one without

• 74% believe flexible working improves employee retention

• 71% think it makes employees more loyal

• 73% said flexible working lowers stress levels amongst staff

• 59% would turn down a job completely if it didn't offer flexible working

Flexible work options can reduce employee absences and turnover, both of which typically cost employers a hefty sum in lost productivity and extensive replacement costs. In fact, The Bureau of National Affairs estimates that over $11 billion is lost annually due to employee turnover.

 Would you turn down a promotion in favor of more flexible working?

Being offered a promotion is of course very flattering, but sometimes the lure of a shiny new title and more money just isn’t enough for some people. The thought of longer working hours, business travel and more stress means they would rather take a lower paid role if it means getting their work-life balance sorted.

Flexible working is more than just working from home, not only is it not an option for some job roles, but sometimes being flexible on working hours or using skype to have a meeting instead of traveling to the office can make you feel appreciated and much more willing to go that extra bit further for your employer because you know you are valued.  So its win, win. The employee is happier because they can be there for their child’s parents evening and the employer is happy because they are getting a dedicated employee who is giving 110%.

What are your thoughts? Is flexibility important to you?

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