The document discusses the disconnect between the high demand for flexible working options among employees and the low adoption rate by employers in the UK. Despite 54% of the workforce desiring remote work and 63% wanting flexible hours, less than a third of employers fully embrace these options. The report highlights that flexible working is prioritized by employees, with benefits such as increased productivity and loyalty identified by employers, yet many still feel uncomfortable discussing their needs with management.

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Employers are missing a
trick when it comes to
flexible working.

2. It has been over two years
since the right to request
flexible working was
introduced.
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3. But there’s a significant
disconnect between the
high numbers of people
who want to work flexibly,
and the low numbers of
employers who actively
embrace it.
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4. 54%
34%
But just a third do
Over half of the UK’s
working population want
the opportunity to work
remotely or from home
Working
remotely
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5. 63%
37%
But almost double
that said they want
flexible start and
finish times
And just over a
third of people have
flexible start and
finish times
Flexible start/
finish times
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Flexible working is more
important to people than
you might think.
81% would look for
flexible working
options before
joining a company
53% would rather
have flexible
working over a 5%
salary increase

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And the benefits
of flexible working
are varied.
92% of employers
believe flexible
workers are just as,if
not more productive
65% believe
their employees
would be more
loyal and stick
around for longer

8. of employers make it standard
practice to offer information about
flexible working options before
someone joins their company
32%
don’t make it standard
practice
68%
But despite this...
Less than a third of employers claim to fully
embrace and promote flexible working to all staff.
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And perceptions about
flexible working are
still very mixed.
28% of people say they would not feel
comfortable talking to their employer about a
more flexible work pattern.

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So what can
organisations
do to improve?

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