Many companies fear that, without structure, employees will be distracted, not as engaged and less productive. In fact, the opposite is often true. A trusting work environment breeds more loyal employees and increases efficiency. Here are three reasons why successful companies will embrace workplace flexibility programs:
1. Gen-Y workers won't accept jobs where they can't access Facebook. Cisco's "Connected World Technology Report" shows that more than half of Gen-Y employees prioritize social media freedom over a higher salary when evaluating a job offer. Furthermore, more than half of them say that the Internet is an integral part of their lives. Gen-Y wants to be connected to their friends and families, not just their co-workers, throughout the day. Although some companies ban social media at work, other companies have embraced it as long as employees are using it professionally. "We do want people to use social networks in order to keep in touch with their colleagues and contacts," explains Gockel, whose company has no formal social media guidelines or policies.
2. Gen-Y values workplace flexibility over more money. More than one-third (37 percent) of Gen-Y workers would take a pay cut if it meant more flexibility on the job, reports a study by Mom Corps. Flexibility motivates Gen-Y workers to be more productive and loyal to their companies because they feel like they are respected. An employer that allows flexibility in the workplace also demonstrates that it understands the evolving modern-day work environment, which bodes well for the future.
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