With COVID-19 restrictions keeping us away from our usual workplaces, the pandemic has illustrated creative ways to work, rather than simply a 9 to 5 job at an office. Over 50s workers say the number one factor that would help them work longer and better is flexible working conditions, but they’re worried to ask for it or aren’t even sure what it might entail.
Working from home and having a flexible work schedule leads to higher employee morale, reduces overhead costs, and increases productivity.
The benefits of flexible work are well established and will keep older workers working longer – something that will be critical as our population ages. Learn more about the pros of flexible work and how employers might embrace it at their organizations.
Link: https://www.ageing-better.org.uk/blogs/what-are-benefits-flexible-working