{"id":31111,"date":"2020-04-15T02:40:17","date_gmt":"2020-04-15T02:40:17","guid":{"rendered":"\/au\/en\/blog\/flexible-working-delivers-productivity-come-sun-snow-or-torrential-downpour\/"},"modified":"2023-01-13T23:40:15","modified_gmt":"2023-01-13T13:40:15","slug":"flexible-working-delivers-productivity-come-sun-snow-or-torrential-downpour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/au\/en\/blog\/flexible-working-delivers-productivity-come-sun-snow-or-torrential-downpour\/","title":{"rendered":"Flexible Working Delivers Productivity Come Sun, Snow, or Torrential Downpour"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The 2019\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.iwgplc.com\/global-workspace-survey-2019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Global Workplace Survey<\/a>\u00a0found that 2 fifths of all professionals consider their daily commute to be the worst part of their job. The report also found that 40% of people dread coming to work every day. Combine the stress of having to sit in a cramped train, on an uncomfortable bus, or in frustrating traffic with the threat of unpredictable weather, and it\u2019s easy to see why flexible working is growing so popular.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Keeping Employees Safe, Motivated and Productive<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>For a while now, advocates of flexible and remote working strategies have drawn attention to common advantages of working away from the office, such as:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-size: 15px;\">\n<li>Achieving a better work\/life balance<\/li>\n<li>Reducing the amount of stress or pressure experienced in the office<\/li>\n<li>Allowing for freedom in schedule for personal reasons<\/li>\n<li>Supporting a unique lifestyle<\/li>\n<li>Eliminating distractions common in the traditional office<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\nHowever, few people have considered the benefits of remote working from a health and safety perspective \u2013 particularly when it comes to dealing with the unpredictable weather. During the summer, overwhelming heat waves can leave employers paying over the odds for air conditioning, while employees struggle to remain comfortable in the blistering heat \u2013 mainly when they\u2019re commuting too and from work.<\/p>\n<p>In the winter, storms, torrential rains, and even rough winds can make the roads and other transportation systems incredibly dangerous, increasing the levels of stress that employees feel when it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.personneltoday.com\/hr\/winter-weather-work-five-common-employer-queries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">getting to and from work<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative; margin: 36px 0 30px 3px; padding: 21px 3% 21px 3.7%; background: #eaeaea; width: 98.8%; border-left: 5px solid #E67E22; -webkit-box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; color: #2980b9;\"><strong>READ \u00a0<a style=\"color: #2980b9;\" href=\"\/au\/en\/blog\/working-remotely-the-2019-recipe-to-high-productivity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Working Remotely: The Recipe to High Productivity<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n<h2><strong>The Power of Remote Working<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In the past, an uncomfortably hot day or dangerous winter weather would mean that employers would need to choose between putting a staff member\u2019s health and safety at risk or experiencing costly downtime. However, in the age of\u00a0cloud computing and collaboration tools, there\u2019s no need to make this choice. Employers can install cloud-based UC solutions that allow their team members to stay in the safety and comfort of their own home when the weather is causing problems, while still contributing to the workforce.<\/p>\n<p>Indeed, tools like RingCentral Office and Glip mean that team members can access the same software and crucial solutions they use at work, at home. This means that you get the same level of\u00a0productivity\u00a0from your employees, without putting them at risk. Studies even show that the option to work from home can make your employees\u00a0more engaged, productive and efficient. What\u2019s more, the freedom to work away from the office when necessary also means that your valued employees are less likely to leave your organisation and seek work elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p>Not having to deal with the risky commute to work will save your employees time, stress, and effort. Plus, it gives you a chance to show your team how much you value and respect them by going above and beyond to keep your employees safe. Today\u2019s teams don\u2019t have to choose between safety and comfort and a productive workforce. The cloud means that your employees can continue contribute, come rain, sleet or snow.<\/p>\n<p>Contact RingCentral today to find out more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 2019\u00a0Global Workplace Survey\u00a0found that 2 fifths of all professionals consider their daily commute to be the worst part of their job. The report also found that 40% of people dread coming to work every day. 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