A flexible corporate culture: Is it real?

More employers are making sure that it's possible for great people at different skill levels to work flexibly.

Employers are not just allowing flexibility, they're embracing it. That's because they recognize the power of flexibility to:

  • Attract and keep high performers and get their best contribution
  • Reduce the rising costs of turnover, office space, and stress-related health issues
  • Deliver diverse, customized, and versatile responses in the marketplace
  • Create a collaborative and innovative organization

Why Do People Like You Work Flexibly?

People choose flexible work for different reasons. Some are pressing (such as taking care of an aging parent, finishing college or dealing with a medical issue)., some are practical, (an exhausting commute) and some are about a better quality of life (to pursue a dream or more time for themselves or a loved one). And sometimes, people work flexibly just because they want more control over when and how they work.
Regardless of your reason, flexibility is proven to be beneficial, both mentally and physically.

For research on the availability and benefits of flexibility, see "When Work Works: Summary of Families & Work Institute Research Findings" (pdf) and "Overwork In America" (pdf).