An employer whose traditionally conservative approach to flexible work was challenged by COVID-19 has since onboarded 150 employees remotely, embedded 10 flexible-work practices permanently, and hired a CEO who is working flexibly between two locations.
Higher compensation and jobs that align with employees' personal interests are standing out as attraction drivers for those considering a new employer, Gartner research shows.
Driven by the workforce's desire for flexibility and employers' need to retain talent, the four-day work week is now much closer on the horizon for some employees, says a Gartner expert.
Employers providing "complete flexibility" for employees to work the hours they want still need visibility and good record-keeping, or they risk breaching modern awards, an employment lawyer warns.
Employers now embracing the 'anywhere workforce' trend to access a wider talent pool have important considerations to factor into remuneration decisions, says Robert Half director Nicole Gorton.
The "dark side" of hybrid working is becoming more apparent, but this calls for HR to explore and address it rather than shun new ways of working, a leadership and talent specialist says.
Employee data has prompted a tech giant to offer five days of 'life leave', and a weekly break from scheduled meetings, to its continuously evolving wellness strategy.
Trust is the common denominator "wrapped around" all the gaps between how executives and employees are now experiencing work, says Gartner vice president Aaron McEwan.
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