{"id":21398,"date":"2023-01-04T10:02:10","date_gmt":"2023-01-04T15:02:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wellable.co\/blog\/?p=21398"},"modified":"2023-01-04T10:02:12","modified_gmt":"2023-01-04T15:02:12","slug":"4-flexible-work-arrangement-trends-for-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wellable.co\/blog\/4-flexible-work-arrangement-trends-for-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Flexible Work Arrangement Trends For 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Modern employees are seeking workplaces that provide greater flexibility and emphasize mental health initiatives. With the working world constantly changing and evolving, organizations must continue to implement working arrangements<\/a> that prioritize both employee performance and well-being in the new year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Employers must adjust their expectations and procedures to align work arrangement policies with the unique needs of each individual across their workforce, contributing to overall employee health, happiness, performance, and productivity. Explore four flexible arrangement trends for an optimal work environment in 2023:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Implement A Hybrid Work Model <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After two years of pandemic-induced remote work, 81%<\/a> of employees do not want to go back to the office at all or prefer a hybrid work model<\/a>. Advocates of a hybrid work model tout the benefits of providing employees with greater freedom over their work schedules, improving work-life balance, and allowing them to reclaim their leisure time by limiting the number of hours spent commuting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For employers, a hybrid work model can be particularly beneficial for employee retention and recruitment. In a recent survey<\/a>, 90% of HR professionals reported that they rely on hybrid working to recruit and retain talent. The survey found that hybrid work helps address the top three factors contributing to turnover: childcare (55%), work-life balance (47%), and mental well-being concerns (47%). Organizations can remain competitive by implementing a hybrid arrangement that offers autonomy and flexibility to top talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Consider A Compressed Work Week <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hustle culture<\/a> convinced the masses that a work-centered life was the key to success, glorifying 70-hour workweeks and a constant grind mentality. However, research<\/a> has debunked the theory that more hours equate to higher productivity, and it certainly doesn\u2019t have a positive impact on health. Studies reveal that productivity decreases sharply after 50 hours per week and drops off entirely after 55 hours. Additionally, working an average of 55 hours or more each week increases an employee\u2019s risk of stroke by 35%<\/a> and the risk of heart disease by 40%<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As new research emerges and burnout<\/a> rates rise, people have come to terms with the toxicity of hustle culture and questioned the long-standing tradition of the five-day workweek. A study conducted by time management expert Laura Vanderkam<\/a> found that a 38-hour workweek is optimal for limiting time pressure while maintaining productivity. This is similar to the 30-35 hours that the happiest<\/a> countries tend to work weekly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alternatives to the standard 5-day, 40-hour work week include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n