Top tips in creating a flexible work environment

Recent findings by Adobe indicate that 55 million—or 35% of the total U.S. workforce—are choosing to freelance. To be part of the “gig” economy. Also, many U.S. workers now consider work/life balance and flexibility to be the most important factors in considering job offers. According to a 2013 PriceWaterhouse Coopers study, 64% percent of Millennials would like to work from home occasionally, and 66% of non-Millennials would like to sometimes shift their work hours. There are many reasons people seek location flexibility for work. But for those who equate “workplace” with a brick-and-mortar office where physical presence provides accountability, the new trend toward “location independence” can be a challenge. Flexible work arrangements involve more, though, than just giving an employee a laptop. Here are some of the issues you’ll want to work through with your professional advisors: Systems. Set clear expectations, procedures, accountability measures, and methods of evaluation. Equal opportunity. Flexible work arrangements should be offered and implemented without discrimination on any prohibited basis. Wage and hour compliance. How will you track the time employees…