In a world where the lines between work and life have become increasingly blurred, flexible working emerges as a beacon of hope, promising not only a better work-life balance but also a profound impact on your mental well being. Here at Goaco, we utilise the ever changing and improving digital world to enable our staff the option work completely remotely and flexibly.
A FlexJobs survey found that 65% of respondents believed that having a more flexible job would improve their mental health. (Source: FlexJobs, 2020).
Goaco User Experience Designer, Natasha shared with us that “Having worked in corporate roles for over 8 years, I’ve quickly learnt how important flexible and remote working is to my work-life balance and overall mental health. I have experienced a few different work dynamics and flexible working policies throughout my career and since working at Goaco I have felt my most comfortable in building boundaries and utilising flexible and remote working to work to my best potential and be as productive as possible, I now manage stress levels much better and have a much better work life balance than in my previous roles, I have our relaxed, trusted and supportive workplace culture to thank for that”
The flexibility of insuring all of our employees are set up to work from their home office, kitchen table, favourite coffee shop or in their garden and providing them with the training to ensure security is a top priority when working in these environments has noticeably decreased sick leave, increased productivity and encouraged our employees to focus on their work-life balance and focus on their overall well being.
Picture this: You’re sipping your morning coffee, wrapped in your favourite blanket, and already diving into your work tasks with a contented smile. No, it’s not a dream; it’s the reality of flexible working and it has transformative effects on employee’s mental health.
Long gone are the days of praising a workaholic mindset and seeing the hardest workers and most valuable employees as the people who live with their heads in their laptops, and leave the office after everybody else, charged on 8 coffees a day. We are entering into a world of celebrating and recognising that often the most productive and effective employees are the individuals who work hard to prioritise their own well being and see the value this holds for the overall organisation.As an employer, it is easy to slip into a pattern of micromanagement and lose sight of the incredible potential for innovation and employee empowerment that can flourish in a culture of trust and autonomy. Trusting employees communicates that you value and respect their abilities and judgment. This, in turn, leads to higher job satisfaction and a more positive work environment.
In summary, trust and flexibility is the foundation of a healthy and productive workplace. It empowers employees, fosters positive relationships, and contributes to the overall success of the organisation. Trusting and allowing your employees flexibility to prioritise well being and work in an environment that suits their learning habits to not only benefits them individually but also has a positive ripple effect throughout the organisation.