In recent times, the demand for improved work-life balance is on the increase. This demand has a surge because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many companies were working from home around the globe. Business owners are asking questions on how to be a flexible employer, questions like, do I give my employees a flexible working environment? or do I give them flexible working hours?
FLEXIBLE WORKING HOURS
To be a flexible employer, you need to determine the number of weekly working hours per employee, you and your employee need to agree on how the hours would be used. It can be divided into
· Compressed hours (the same number of hours, but on fewer days).
· Flexitime (the same number of hours, but within a specific period per day).
· Staggered hours (different start and end times compared to other employees).
FLEXIBLE WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Another way to be a flexible employer is to create a dynamic work environment, many organizations now work from anywhere after implementing cloud software. They need not be present in the office before they can work.
The cloud/ERP software connects all aspects and units of your day-to-day business processes, including business intelligence, inventory and order management, supply chain, accounting, human resources, procurement, and customer relationship management.
You can be anywhere in the world and manage your business
KNOW THE PROS AND CONS BEFORE YOU BECOME A FLEXIBLE EMPLOYER
PROS
1. Employees are more productive.
2. Improves workforce retention.
3. Creates happy employees and fulfilled staff.
4. A cost-effective route to business growth.
5. It shows your trust in your employees.
6. You can now focus on output instead of hours.
7. You harness the latest technology.
CONS
1. Staying out of touch.
2. Communication difficulties.
3. Procrastination.
4. IT and Security/cyber attack.
5. A new strain on you as the employer.
REFERENCES: Sage, SpringHouseLaw, Getthat, Ten2two
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