The COVID-19 pandemic will eventually be behind us. Throughout it, offering scheduling and workplace flexibility has been a must for a range of reasons – from office capacity limits to children learning at home. However, when normal does return, you should consider maintaining a more flexible work environment. Here are four reasons why:
Reason #1: You can save money.
At this point, you know which employees like working from home and which are struggling. You also know who needs to be on-site and who can work remotely. Consider giving employees who can work off-site the option to do so in the future. When you do, you’ll save on overhead in the form of supplies, office space, utilities and more. You can even consider downsizing your office space if a portion of your staff continues to telecommute.
Reason #2: You can attract top talent.
As new candidates hit the marketplace in search of jobs, flexibility will be top-of-mind for them. Make sure you’re appealing to them with your job postings by promoting the flexible perks you offer. When you do, you’ll set yourself apart from competitors with more rigid work schedules and attract better quality talent. You’ll also be able to appeal to those younger generation of workers who expect employers to offer flexibility.
Reason #3: You can achieve higher retention rates.
In addition to recruiting top talent, flexibility will also help you retain key people. Employees want to work for companies who understand and embrace a healthy work life balance. In addition, some employees might work better from home since they’re less distracted. When you enable them to continue telecommuting, they’re going to be more loyal to your team in the long run, as a result.
Reason #4: You can improve engagement.
When employees are able to decide for themselves which arrangement and schedule works best for them, they’ll be more empowered and engaged. This will pay off over time as studies show that employees who are engaged are also more productive. They’re also less likely to miss days from work and more likely to remain at your company for longer.
Get Flexible Staffing Solutions With PrideStaff
Clearly there are many benefits to offering flexibility in the workplace. If, however, you don’t have the time or resources to develop the right plan, call in the experts at PrideStaff. As one of Phoenix’s top staffing agencies, we can help you create a staffing plan that works for you, as well as recruit and hire the top talent you need. We’ll make the entire staffing function more efficient and effective, so you can build a stronger team and gain a sharper competitive edge. Contact us today to get started.
