A majority of office-goers in India wish travelling time to be included in their working hours, consistent with IWG Global Workspace survey. Over 80% of the businesses in India are introducing versatile working to help attract and retain workers, it said.
IWG, one among the world’s leading versatile workspace supplier, Wednesday released a study based on insights of over 15,000 professionals from completely different industries in additional than 80% countries. The survey was severally managed by MindMetre Research and also the sample is very representative of senior managers and house owners in businesses across the world, spanning a range of industries.
“61% office-goers from India believe that official working hours ought to embrace time spent on their journey to and from work. Also, 41% said travelling to/ from work is that the part of the working day that they just like the least,” IWG said in a very statement.
Globally, nearly half (42%) of the professionals think that official working hours should include time spent on their journey, as it does not constitute free time in their day.
“Last year our Global Workspace Survey talked regarding reaching a tipping purpose, but what we are seeing now is that flexible working is considered by many to be the new norm for any business that is serious about productivity, agility and winning the war for top talent,” IWG business executive and Founder Mark Dixon said. “Indeed, half all our respondents claim to work outside their headquarters location for a minimum of half the week,” he said.
The survey suggested that companies that don't have a versatile workspace policy risk losing out on top talent. Around 71% of companies globally and 81%India assume that providing versatile working allows them to expand their talent pool, the survey showed. In fact, many (77% globally and 81% in India) businesses are adapting to boost talent retention by introducing versatile working.
From an employee’s point of view, one-third of individuals globally said versatile working is thus vital, they would rate it over having an additional prestigious role (32% globally and 49% in India).
“Perhaps this is due to an increasing focus on work/life balance:flexible-working is seen to improve this balance by 78% globally and 86% in India,” the statement said.