Employees Face Work-Life Flexibility Obstacles
Across the Board
97% of employees say they have some form of work-life flexibility, and 23% say they have more work-life flexibility than they did last year.
Mutual Agreement
58% say that they and their employer share control over the level of work-life flexibility allowed, while 23% say it is entirely dictated by their company.
Roadblock Ahead
62% say they face obstacles in pursuing work-life flexibility.
Top Obstacles for Work-Life Flexibility
Increased workload and no time: 37%, Fear of making less money and losing a job: 28%, Concerns over hurting career and work-ethic impressions among colleagues: 20%
Unhappy Campers
68% say a lack of work-life flexibility hurts employee loyalty and morale.
Troubling Diagnosis
64% say a lack of work-life flexibility creates stress and other health issues.
Counter-Productive Development
64% feel a lack of work-life flexiblity negatively impacts performance, including work engagement, creativity and productivity.
Without a Compass
57% say they get no training or guidance on how to manage work-life flexibility.
Gender Divide, Part I
70% of women employees say a lack of work-life flexibility results in health issues, compared to 61% of men.
Gender Divide, Part II
44% of female workers say an increased workload and lack of time is keeping them from enjoying work-life flexibility, compared to 33% of men.
