Employers today know that employees want flexibility, and many companies say they offer it. But there are lots of people out there who need flexibility but don’t have access to it.
96% of U.S. Professionals Say They Need Flexibility, but Only 47% Have It
Employers today know that employees want flexibility, and many companies say they offer it. But there are lots of people out there who need flexibility and don’t have access to it. A survey of over 1,500 U.S. workers shows that 96% of employees said they need flexibility, yet only 47% reported having access to the types of flexibility they need — a gap of 54%. This gap is even more pronounced for women, only 34% of whom have access to the flexibility they need. (According to their reports, men and women were almost equal in their need for flexibility: 97% of men and 95% of women said they needed it.) The survey also showed that most people need location-based flexibility and the ability to make small, spontaneous adjustments to their schedule.