Kyiv, October 3, 2018 - Employed parents will increasingly insist on flexible working conditions, to spend more time with his family. According to the survey, 85% of employees with children prefer to refrain from any employer bonuses to their working day has become more flexible. Thus, working parents will be able to personally control the load, freeing up time for children and families.
This format is not a full exemption from duties, part-time or freelance - is the ability to effectively prioritize and organize the day for themselves. This is why almost everyone (85%) of respondents are willing to do without a lunch break and abandon corporate subscription to a fitness center.
"In today's hectic lifestyle to maintain a balance of work and personal life especially difficult for parents who want and devote time to his family, and build a successful career - says Julia Litvinenko, Director of Regus in Ukraine. - The transition to flexible working - a tool that will help keep your balance. "
Balance between work and family - this is the most attractive advantage of all possible, according to 81% of survey participants. Thus, flexible working space as coworking or mobile offices, which allow employees work remotely, may be the ideal solution - the "golden mean" between the professional and personal life.
Spaces of this type are ideal for working parents. They do not have to go to the main office or work from home. They can directly perform tasks in space next to a kindergarten or school children. So parents do not choose between work and children, and, conversely, office solutions help employees maintain balance.
How can approach the transition to flexible working conditions? Where to start?
Talk to the manager. Do not be afraid to discuss with the employer subject flexible solutions for you. We are talking about comfort and atmosphere that affect your mood and performance.
You can argue your desire that your productivity on the contrary, increase. Almost every Ukrainian (82%) agree with the view that access to the workspace allows employees to be more productive.
You can also specify whether the option is there to exchange one of the corporate bonus to the terms of flexible or develop for themselves a new work schedule.
Out of the office but not at home. A great alternative to your home or office can be a coworking. Thanks to the many spaces of this format with flexible lease terms, you can save a few hours a day spent on the road and work close to home, child's school or office client.
In addition, one in four Ukrainians (80%) believe that the remote workstations to help reduce the travel time to the office.
Flexibility on request. Even if you are unable to go to the full flexibilities, there is an excellent compromise. Try to agree on a transition to a non-standard schedule in case of emergency: visit matinees, diseases of children, parent-teacher conferences. It is important to know that it is possible, and you can use it when you really need it.
Experiment with the schedule. Not all parents during operation coincides with the graph of their children, but the taste is worth it. Start the day later, for example, a lunch, or do not get attached to time. After vote results: Does the effectiveness and your productivity increased? Perhaps flexible terms - that is exactly what you need it all the time.
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