According the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), the motivation of self-employed contractors, consultants and freelancers can be improved by flexible working arrangements being put in place.
The professional management body claims flexible working should be made available to all employees, with more emphasis being placed on the benefits of flexible working by organisations.
It has been proven that flexible working can have a significant impact on employee motivation, engagement, productivity and overall performance.
Nowadays employers need to be receptive to the desires and needs of employees when designing practical flexible working offers.
Previously, ntl:Telewest Business claimed that increasing numbers of contractors operating as sole traders or through limited companies are adopting flexible working practices.
In the past the practice was harder to undertake due to the expense and power of the technology required, but this is changing rapidly.
Find out more about flexible working technology at the Interchange Group.
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