Flexible Work Arrangements Work!

In a recent discussion with readers, we were chatting about the importance of vacations and the need to actually take them. Another important wellness initiative is flexible work arrangements. Increasingly many employees are seeking flex schedules in order to achieve work life balance. What is interesting is that this is not only good for the individual and their family; it is also good for the company.

A recent survey conducted by Watson Wyatt has found that 70 percent of companies with flexible work arrangements have found them to provide business benefits. The survey also found that flexible working arrangements contributed to effective talent retention (26%) and lower staff turnover (19%) (Source: http://www.watsonwyatt.com/news/press.asp?ID=17666 )

This clearly is a positive and important trend in career and organizational development!