Over the decades the notion of a healthy work/life balance has shifted from a HR buzz word to a concept that has been debated in forums as high as the Houses of Parliament. However a good work/life balance is not just about working less hours; instead flexibility is proving the key for maintaining a happy, healthy workforce. Matt Cantwell, head of product portfolio at THUS, a telecoms provider to the SME sector, discusses practical measures that will ensure a flexible work force is not an unproductive work force.
A recent survey by THUS verified the widespread impression that employers are uncertain about remote-working. THUS revealed that although more than 80% of small to medium enterprises (SMEs) now have remote working policies in place, only 45% of employees are taking advantage of the opportunity to work out of the office.
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