Balancing health and work: employees demand more flexibility in when, where, and how they work

Laker, B. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0850-9744, Fontinha, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2390-098X and Walker, J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3477-0236 (2024) Balancing health and work: employees demand more flexibility in when, where, and how they work. BMJ Leader. ISSN 2398-631X doi: 10.1136/leader-2023-000869

Abstract/Summary

In an era defined by ceaseless innovation and societal change, the norms that once defined the world’s work experience are under significant scrutiny. Employees are challenging the traditional 9-to-5 work structure, advocating for a more fluid approach to their professional lives. Bolstered by technological advancements and prompted by recent global events, an increasing number of workers are demanding flexibility in when they work, where they work from, and how they work. Employee demands for flexibility are more prevalent for those in jobs that can fully or partially be done remotely. There is a large diversity in employers’ views regarding whether or not to implement or keep flexible working practices.

Item Type	Article
URI	https://reading-clone.eprints-hosting.org/id/eprint/115564
Identification Number/DOI	10.1136/leader-2023-000869
Refereed	Yes
Divisions	Henley Business School > International Business and Strategy Henley Business School > Leadership, Organisations, Behaviour and Reputation
Publisher	BMJ Publishing Group
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