Future of Work

Why flexible working is good for workers and companies

Flexible working benefits both workers and companies.

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.
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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