The majority of leaders feel "pressured" and anxious about providing the level of flexibility employees now appear to expect, according to LinkedIn research.
Flexible work options that suit one employee could cause issues for another, so it is critical for employers to set and then maintain expectations and boundaries, an HR specialist says.
Hybrid work is set to become the new normal for many organisations, but employers might struggle to maintain all six pillars required for its success, a researcher says.
Most organisations now consider themselves flexible, but the success of their arrangements varies wildly. Watch this webcast to gauge how sustainable your flexible work strategies are and learn what can take them to the next level.
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.
All employers should consider putting in place a workplace s-xual harassment prevention plan, even though such plans are only expressly prescribed in one jurisdiction, according to a risk management expert.
Recent events have shone a spotlight on whistleblowing, placing employers firmly on notice that their response to a protected disclosure could be subject to intense scrutiny. Watch this webcast to understand the role HR plays in this challenging space.
