FEATURE : MODERN WORKPLACE highlighted a crucial lesson : the path to true flexibility is not through rigid , one-size-fits-all solutions but through an adaptable and flexible approach that recognises individual needs and preferences .
eFlex breaks time up into larger and smaller chunks for employees to take when they choose at short notice , amounting to 15 additional days of leave on top of holiday allowance . This could be extended lunch breaks , extra half-days off as needed , or finishing earlier when the weather is nice .
The evolution from a structured four-day week to introducing the eFlex initiative underscores a significant shift in our understanding of workplace flexibility . eFlex , at its core , is about granting employees the autonomy to integrate work with personal life seamlessly , allowing them to extend breaks or take half-days according to their personal needs .
EFLEX , AT ITS CORE , IS ABOUT GRANTING
EMPLOYEES THE AUTONOMY TO INTEGRATE
WORK WITH PERSONAL LIFE SEAMLESSLY .
company ’ s culture , embedding flexibility and employee wellbeing into our DNA . The initiative has proven to be a powerful tool in attracting and retaining talent , positioning Egress as a leader in fostering a supportive and adaptable work environment .
Productivity was naturally raised as a key concern when implementing an exciting new employee benefit , but we were proud that eFlex has not only maintained our operational efficacy but has significantly enhanced it . In fact , we are more successful than we have ever been , working less hours . The initiative has underlined an undeniable truth in the modern workplace : productivity is not tethered to time spent at the desk but to the quality of work and the well-being of the workforce .
The impact of eFlex on Egress goes beyond operational success . It has fundamentally altered our
Outcomes ( directly or indirectly related ) since launching eFlex :
• Our voluntary employee attrition has dropped from 18 % to 10 %.
• Improved our ranking from 88th to 32nd on the list of Great Places to Work in the UK .
• Our engagement survey contains a vast number of positive references to eFlex .
• Our Glassdoor reviews average score has gone from 4.2 to 4.6 out of 5 with many references to flexibility . www . intelligentcio . com INTELLIGENTCIO LATAM 47