Flexible hours make workers happier
Almost nine in ten Scots who work flexibly say it improves their quality of life and makes them happier, a study has found.
But less than half of Scottish workers (46 per cent) said they are able to work in a flexible way, according to research by Family Friendly Working Scotland. The figures mark the launch of National Work Life Week, which encourage employees and employers to explore flexible working options and find a better work-life balance.
The Yougov poll of more than 1,000 Scots showed among those working flexibly are more productive and “go the extra mile” for their employer.
Working men and women, parents of children aged 18 and under and non-parents all said they either already work flexibly, or would if they had access to it.