Do you want to make your developers happy? Offer them flexible working hours!
Flexible working hours are increasingly expected from employers by more and more employees and above all by IT specialists. Many IT companies have already reacted to this and are already offering this benefit to their employees. If your company does not yet offer flexible working hours, then this article will tell you why it is worth it.
Why do employees want flexible working hours?
When we asked potential users of "devjobs" what information they would like in an advertisement, many of them only pointed out the possibility of flexible working hours. The following article lists the most important reasons why this benefit is important to employees.
Better out-of-work planning
Employees, with the possibility of flexible time management and daily planning, can do various errands that would not be possible during a strictly defined schedule. Thanks to this benefit, parents, for example, can bring their children to school in the morning and start their working day later. Thus, several tasks and obligations can be completed during the day, which of course makes daily planning easier.
Time and money savings
Flexible working hours are a way of avoiding daily congestion, especially for commuters. Thanks to the ability to work at any time, employees do not have to waste time and money to get to the office during peak hours. This accommodation will lead to employees coming into the office in a better mood and therefore being more productive.
Increased sense of responsibility
One of the reasons people choose to be self-employed is because they gain more self-control and self-determination. By allowing employees to define their own schedule, you instill in them a certain entrepreneurial spirit that will undoubtedly have a positive impact on their work.
Reducing fatigue and lowering the risk of burnout
Flexible working hours give the employee the opportunity to take a break at any time without upsetting the manager. It must also be mentioned that some of us prefer to work in the morning, while others can only fully concentrate on the activities to be carried out in the evening. Flexible working hours allow people to work when they are most effective. Fatigue and, consequently, the feeling of burnout can be reduced.
Benefits for the employer
The implementation of flexible working hours is associated with advantages not only for employees but also for employers. The most important of them are listed below:
- more engagement and efficiency of the employees
- Reduced absences due to illness
- Greater interest in new jobs among potential applicants
- Build the image of a friendly and understanding employer
Also consider challenges
It cannot be denied that according to the majority, flexible working is a great solution that brings many benefits. In order to look at the subject objectively, you should also learn about the negative aspects associated with the introduction of this modern work organization.
From an employee perspective, it will definitely be necessary to continuously discipline yourself. In addition, there is no rigid distinction between “work” and “home” (which often means more than eight hours of work per day).
Employers need to be aware that flexible working hours also mean less control. Different working hours can mean delays in work or projects.
Do you already offer employees flexible working hours?
Be sure to communicate this benefit to potential employees! The possibility of flexible working hours and remote work is very desirable from the perspective of applicants and should not be missing or hidden in any advertisement.
