RIP Fridays in the office
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8% of Enterprises Require Fridays in the Office
Summer Fridays are quickly becoming year-round Fridays. While half day Fridays or remote Fridays used to be exclusively a summer perk at some firms, now the vast majority of enterprises do not require Friday as an office day.
Tuesday is the most common required office day; 75% of US enterprises (1,000+ employees) with a Specific Days / Week flexible work policy require Tuesdays. Wednesday and Thursday are also quite common.
Monday is a distant fourth; only 25% require Mondays in office. But Friday is by far the least common required office day, which has had huge positive benefits for the hospitality and travel industries.
State of Flex Speaker Lineup Announced!
Join us on May 16th for the Q2 2024 State of Flex webinar!
Four of the most respected thought leaders on the future of work — Nick Bloom (Stanford), Debbie Lovich (Boston Consulting Group), Brian Elliott (Best Selling Author), and Rob Sadow (Flex Index) — will delve into the latest data, insights, and trends in the ever-evolving landscape of workplace flexibility.
Key topics we’ll cover:
How hybrid and remote work vary regionally within the US and across the globe
The unique challenges of being too strict or too loose on your hybrid work approach
Critical investments you need to make to build successful flexible work programs
A new BCG paradigm for thinking about what work is in the first place!
Secure your spot today and have your questions answered LIVE by our speakers on May 16th!
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The Rhythm of Collaboration | Laïla von Alvensleben
In this episode, Rob Sadow is joined by Laïla von Alvensleben. Laïla spent the past five years scaling culture and collaboration at Mural as the company grew from 100 to 1,000+ people and now consults on flexible work for startups and scale-ups.
Join us as we discuss:
The application of design thinking to flexible work
How visualizing your team’s rhythm of collaboration can lead to improved flexible team culture and productivity
Applying human-centered design skills to craft impactful offsites and create spaces for team bonding
Also available on Apple Podcasts.
From the Flexperts | Accountability and Trust in the Age of Flexibility
The workplace landscape has been reshaped by the rise of flexible work arrangements, granting employees newfound freedom but testing leaders' ability to uphold engagement and accountability with limited direct oversight.
In our latest blog, Flexpert Graziella Moschella guides workplace leaders in striking the right balance between autonomy and responsibility. She outlines key strategies to help leaders navigate the evolving hybrid landscape while fostering employee efficiency, trust, and a shared commitment to success.
Each week, we spotlight an emerging best practice on flexible work adoption or implementation from the best thinkers in flexible work. Interested in becoming a “Flexpert” and sharing your insights? Sign up today.
Coming May 14th: Q2 2024 Flex Report
Next week we’ll release our Q2 2024 Flex Report! This report will offer a deep dive into how different parts of the United States are embracing flexible work. We’ll look at the regions, states, and metros where flexible work is most common, along with the areas that require the most office time. We’ll also do a special look at the relationship between cost of living and flexible work at the metro level.
Subscribers to our Flex Index newsletter will get a link to the report in their inbox! Please forward to anyone you think might be interested in reading.
In the Media
Forbes: Technology continues to frustrate hybrid workers.
HRD: Hybrid work is generating significant environmental impact benefits.
Bloomberg: Macy’s warns corporate employees — two days a week in the office or face disciplinary action.
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