Flexible Working
Work arrangements that allow variation in hours, location, or schedule from the standard.
Also: agile working · hybrid work
Definition
Flexible working refers to any working arrangement that departs from a traditional fixed nine-to-five, office-based model, including options such as remote work, hybrid working, compressed work weeks, flexitime, part-time, and job sharing. It has become a key element of the EVP, particularly since the pandemic normalized remote work at scale. Organizations must balance flexibility with collaboration, culture, and performance management needs when designing flexible working policies.
Example
“After introducing a hybrid working policy allowing employees to work remotely for up to three days per week, the company saw a 22% improvement in engagement scores and a reduction in office real estate costs.”
Synonyms
- agile working
- hybrid working
- remote working
- flexitime
Antonyms / Opposites
- fixed working hours
- rigid work schedule