This employer-focused news roundup takes a closer look at flexible work program success and retaining talent!
Attracting and retaining talent is a major consideration for businesses all over the world. Finding that top talent is half the battle, retaining is the other. A reason your employees might be jumping ship? Flexibility. Business Insider UK discusses this phenomenon in their recent article, “4 Reasons All Your Best Employees are Leaving.”
Flexible work program success isn’t only dependent on the talent you are able to attract and retain. These programs must be monitored and measured. Both Open for Business and Chief Learning Office take a closer look at how to effectively implement, communicate, and manage remote work programs.
Rounding us out are BenefitsPro and Recruitment Grapevine. BenefitsPro takes a closer look at survey findings related to parents and flexible work. Then, Recruitment Grapevine gets answers from FlexJobs’ former director of employer partnerships, Kristin Thomas. Here, employers can learn how to successfully get the word out about their flexible work programs.
Read on for quotes and links to the full articles on work program success and retaining talent!
4 Reasons All Your Best Employees are Leaving on Business Insider UK
“A 2015 FlexJobs report found that increased work flexibility would improve loyalty among 82 percent of employees. Instead of viewing the scheduling changes or added costs as an inconvenience, look at them as an investment that will create a better and more loyal workforce.”
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Office, Schmoffice: How 3 Big-Name Companies Succeed with Remote Working on Entrepreneur
“A 2015 study conducted by FlexJobs and WorldAtWork found that 80 percent of companies offer flexible work options, but only 3 percent measure programs to quantify ROI. Without measurements, it’s impossible to leverage remote and flexible work to support company goals. Thankfully, some companies understand the value of data when it comes to remote and flexible work.”
How to Measure the ROI of Flexible Work Programs on Open for Business
“These well-meaning companies—who are wisely adapting to the demands, needs, and best interests of the changing workforce—are missing the opportunity to measure the success of their flexibility initiatives in terms of ROI. They are also overlooking the fact that different types of work flexibility can have different results—telecommuting options, flexible or alternative schedules, etc.—and it’s important to identify which are actually making the most positive impacts on the productivity, performance, and engagement within their company.”
How Do You Manage Remote Workers? on Chief Learning Officer
“One other strategy FlexJobs recommended was to give employees all the options up front if they’re considering flexible work schedules. Options include full-time telecommuting, occasional telecommuting, and compressed workweeks. There is no one-size-fits-all approach.”
Working Parents: Give Us Flexibility! on BenefitsPro
“‘The overwhelming message from survey respondents is this: Flexible work arrangements can positively affect people’s personal health, as well as improve their romantic relationships,’ said Brie Weiler Reynolds, director of online content for FlexJobs. ‘The survey results clearly show the impact of flexible work.'”
Q&A with Kristin Thomas, Director of Employer Engagement at FlexJobs on Recruitment Grapevine
“One of the biggest complaints we hear from job seekers is that it’s difficult to determine whether a job really offers flexibility by reading the job description. Recruiters who want to stand out can make sure their job descriptions and careers pages make it very clear which jobs are flexible, and what types of flexibility they offer. Job seekers are searching for keywords like telecommuting, flexible schedule, virtual job, and flextime, so the more those appear in a job description, the more likely recruiters will get in front of candidates.”
Readers, how do you ensure flexible work program success? What are your tips for retaining talent? Share your tips with us below!
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