Health Benefits of Flexibility

A recent study found even more evidence that providing flexible work options is a good for business. Beyond ties to retention, productivity and even ethical behavior; researchers now believe that providing flexible work can improve workers' health.

The study, published in The Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (see summary here), found that employees' perceptions of workplace flexibility were associated with healthy behaviors such as frequent physical activity, healthy sleep habits and participation in stress management activities.

This is good news for organizations struggling with healthcare costs. Many companies are working on ways to promote healthy lifestyle choices in order to lower their insurance costs. Offering workplace flexibility is a relatively easy step that organizations can take to support their employees health.