{"id":1552,"date":"2019-06-17T12:54:51","date_gmt":"2019-06-17T12:54:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oculus-hr.co.uk\/?p=1552"},"modified":"2019-06-17T12:54:54","modified_gmt":"2019-06-17T12:54:54","slug":"the-benefits-of-flexible-working","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oculus-hr.co.uk\/blog\/employee-benefits\/the-benefits-of-flexible-working\/","title":{"rendered":"The Benefits of Flexible Working"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Life can be hectic at times and, with the demands of family,\nwork and friends often pulling us in all manner of different directions, it can\noften be difficult to find a work life balance that works for you. This is why\nflexible working is becoming increasingly popular. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A flexible working arrangement allows employees to create a\nworking schedule  that supports their\nlifestyle, giving them a say over how, where and when they work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This element of freedom has proven to have a huge impact on\nhelping employees to find the perfect balance between work and play and has\nallowed busy families to spend much needed quality time with their children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what are the other benefits of flexible working?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More time for you <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that the vast majority of working people in the\nUK spend approximately 200 hours a year commuting to and from their place of\nwork? That\u2019s an awful lot of time that you could be spending doing other\nthings! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the main advantages of flexible working is that it allows\nyou to work from home, saving you hours of commuting time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sav<\/strong>e Money<\/strong> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Whether you travel by train, bus or car, travelling to and\nfrom work on a daily basis can be a costly business, especially during rush\nhour or peak times. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With flexible working, you can decide where and when you\nwork, whether you spend half the week at home, or set your working hours so\nthat you miss the morning and evening rush. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This level of flexibility has a huge impact on the mood and\nwellbeing of employees, particularly those that would usually have to face lengthy\ncommutes to and from work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Less Stress<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Packed trains, grid locked roads and noisy working\nenvironments can instantly increase people\u2019s stress levels! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And stress has been proven to have a huge impact on\nproductivity in the work place. Flexible working not only takes a busy commute\nout of the equation, but it also gives employees the opportunity to escape the\noffice and work from home, or from a destination of their choice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And of course, being in control of how you manage your time\ncan also help to ensure that everything gets done at a time that works for you,\nwith fewer distractions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Greater job satisfaction <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Managing your own time and work load can lead to greater job\nsatisfaction as it\u2019s your responsibility to ensure that you get everything done\nand meet your objectives at the same time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technically, it\u2019s like being your own boss as you are in\ncharge of what you do and when you do it during your working day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Playing to your strengths <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

We all have a certain time of the day when we are most\nproductive and whether you are an early bird and prefer to get everything done\nin the morning, or it takes you a little while to feel your best, flexible\nworking can do wonders for employee performance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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