Why flexible working is good for workers and companies

Jan 26, 2023

Flexible working benefits both workers and companies. Image: Unsplash/Campaign Creators

Gabi Thesing

Senior Writer, Forum Agenda

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Skills shortages in some developed markets will accelerate the trend of offering more flexible working hours. Image: International Labour Organization.

A table showing objective mismatch rates based on national and ILO definitions. flexible working

Workers in upper-income and lower-income countries reported the biggest mismatch between the hours worked and the hours they wanted to work. Image: International Labour Organization.

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