Flexible work is more than a trend hitting the workforce. Rather, flexible work is the way in which the future workplace is shifting. Are you ready? If not, the below information can help you get up to speed.
FlexJobs’ CEO and Founder, Sara Sutton, shared with HRVoice.org the many ways to make flexible environments successful. Two critical ways include fostering open communication and building the right company culture.
Moving to a remote environment can be scary when you aren’t utilizing the tools needed to make the transition successful.
However, it’s something to consider. As ERE Media discusses, most professionals avoid the office when they want to be productive. Yep, that’s right! People are MORE productive working from home! And, many studies are showing support for flexible programs. HR Dive shares the findings from one of FlexJobs’ many surveys showing professionals making career choices based on flexibility.
If you are looking to find flexible workers including freelancers, KartRocket has compiled some great resources. It should come as no surprise that FlexJobs is one of them.
Next, we dive into millennials and the importance of travel for working professionals. While MedReps looks at how millennials are perfect for flexible traveling sales roles, Travel Pulse and Forbes look at how millennials want flexible work to travel more often. In fact, many millennials say they maintain their job so that they can have funds to travel.
Topping us off is a piece by Lincoln Journal Star. Examining the deeper parts of flexible work, it touches on the tax and legal aspects of flexible working. Make sure to check this out for more details.
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Sara Sutton: Remote Workplace Futures Today on HRVoice.org
“One of the things we’re always considering at FlexJobs is how we can strengthen and maintain our company culture, encourage friendly relationships to grow among teams, and engage with one another on a human level. One of the biggest things employers must do is encourage open, proactive communication.
Managers should be trained to not only pay attention to work-related things but to acknowledge in a positive way that we all have lives outside of work too. This involves showing an appropriate level of interest as you would around the water cooler or running into a colleague in the hallway—such as asking how someone’s weekend was, following up on events they’ve mentioned they were attending, sharing each other’s favorite movies and music, etc.”
HR and the Desk-Less Revolution on ERE Media
“According to a recent FlexJobs survey, only seven percent of professionals cited their office as the best location for tackling work-related projects. Respondents named everything from distracting colleagues to meeting overload and a stressful commute when identifying the factors driving down productivity in the office. Likewise, a recent PGi study indicated that 62 percent of workers would choose a work-from-home option if given the choice.”
Multiple 2016 Workplace Studies Give Thumbs up to Flexible Work Programs on HR Dive
“FlexJobs has released a review of 2016 research studying flexible workplace programs among U.S. employers. This includes a recent FlexJobs survey of 3,100 people that found the top four reasons employees want flexible work schedules: Money for basic needs, retirement savings, a college education and travel. FlexJobs also found that half the survey respondents left a job or considered leaving because their employer didn’t offer flexible work schedules.”
11 Ideal Places to Find Freelancers for Your Business! on KartRocket
“Flexjobs has more than 55 different career groupings that range from part-time telecommuting performances to managerial positions. To make sure that you’re hiring genuine and qualified freelancers, the company screens each applicant. Flexjobs also shares guidance on everything from searching for freelancers to staying industrious.”
This Is Why Millennials Are the Perfect Medical Sales Reps on MedReps
“Millennials have hit the workplace full force, and companies with too many restraints are feeling the effects of their job-hopping ways. This generation refuses to let a job tie them down to one place. In fact, a September FlexJobs’ 5th Annual Super survey of 3,000 respondents found, aside from general necessity, a millennial’s sole purpose for working is so they can travel.”
Why Travel Is So Important to Today’s Workforce on Travel Pulse
“A new survey says that millennials are working for the travel, according to an article on Forbes. That’s not to say that they are looking for a job in which they can travel for work. They are looking to make money in order to see the world—no matter how that takes shape.
According to a recent FlexJobs survey, travel is one of the key reasons why millennials work. Seventy percent of millennials identified travel as their primary reason for holding down a job.”
Why Travel Is the Key to Happy Employees on Forbes
“As a public speaker, I travel every week. It’s a requirement of the job; clients never send 500 people to you. So as someone who reaches executive platinum status with American Airlines before summer every year, I don’t think of travel when I think of fun. But according to a recent FlexJobs survey, I am the exception to the rule.
According to their survey, travel is one of the key reasons millennials work. Seventy percent of millennials identified travel as their primary reason to work. The only thing that ranked higher was paying for basic necessities. The study also revealed that 15 percent of millennials identified themselves as digital nomads.”
Are Virtual Workers a Good Match for Your Business? on Lincoln Journal Star
“At some point during this process, it’s best to consult with tax and legal professionals about state and Federal laws governing flexible workers, says Sara Sutton, CEO & founder of FlexJobs, Stamford, Connecticut.
‘If you’re hiring telecommuters who are located in different states from the company’s headquarters, there might be payroll and Nexus issues,’ Sutton says. ‘The IRS has detailed guidelines as to who should qualify as a freelancer versus an employee.’”
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