One of the most in-demand perks for employees is flexible schedules. If your line of work doesn’t have strict requirements for availability within a specific timeframe, offering employees the ability to set their workdays according to their obligations or preferences can increase morale, which makes them more likely to be engaged and willing to go above and beyond in their performances. Learn more about how offering flexible scheduling can boost employee morale:
Work-Life Balance
A healthy work-life balance is crucial in preventing burnout in your employees. Allowing them to be flexible with their schedules gives them the opportunity to structure their days in a way that works best for them. Your employees shifting their schedules may have minimal, if any, effect on your department’s workflow but can significantly improve their work-life balance and job satisfaction.
Autonomy
Offering flexible scheduling to your employees can also boost morale because it sends a clear signal that you trust them to get their work done without close oversight. This level of autonomy makes employees feel more valued and gives them ownership over their work, which leads them to be happier in their jobs and want to perform at their best.
Wellbeing
Job-related stress can contribute to many health issues, physically and mentally, which make morale plummet. Flexible scheduling can help improve your employees’ well-being because it can reduce some of the common hurdles that contribute to stress, such as a hectic commute during a particular time or rushing to make daycare pickup in time to get their children. Plus, they can rearrange their schedules to more easily keep up with preventative medical appointments or take time to rest if they’re feeling unwell, so they are less likely to miss more workdays in the future.
Productivity
Many people’s natural tendencies for mental alertness do not align with the standard workplace schedule, which makes their productivity suffer. By giving your employees the option to be flexible with their schedule, they can set their working hours to match when they are best able to focus and be efficient. This improvement in their productivity will boost morale since they will be able to get more done in an easier manner.
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