The Rise of Flexible Work

THE RISE OF FLEXIBLE HORKING Increased connectivity and a desire for a more productive workforce has resulted in many businesses allowing their employees to work remotely. But exactly how widespread is the practice and what impact does it have on those who work under it? Q. Thinking about your current job... Do you work remotely as often as you would like to? 76% Foffice wo ers don't work remotely as often as they'd like Q. Which of these statements on flexible working do you agree with? All employees should be given the 38% option to do their work from home, it's beneficial for all parties 19% 16% 27% The majority of people who work from home take advantage and slack off I would work from home more often but there is a stigma attached to it, people often think it means you do less work Working from home too often is bad for business, it erodes working relationships & team spirit 14% none of these 12% Don't know Q. How often do you work remotely? Q. One day offices will be a thing of the past 42% 7% 42% 41% of office workers never work remotely disagree or strongly disagree of office workers agree or strongly work remotely very agree often Q. If offices are on their way out, when will it happen? 40% 82% 96% Within the next ten years Within the next twenty years Certainly in the future All figures, unless otherwise stated, are from YouGov Plc. Total sample size was 2,049 adults of which 726 were office workers. Fieldwork was undertaken between 28th - 29th January 2014. The survey was carried out online. The figures have been weighted and are representative of all GB adults (aged 18+). .com DESIGNED BY BEN BYFORD