How can you address team members with different work flexibility expectations?

Antes de generar falsas expectativas, es esencial que el líder haga una revisión del cargo como tal. ¿Las funciones que hace el colaborador requieren de la presencialidad o no? ¿Su rol trabaja eficientemente de manera individual o requiere trabajo en equipo constante? Si el cargo se puede realizar de manera remota, ¿contamos con un sistema que nos ayude a gestionar las tareas? ¿Contamos con la tecnología necesaria para dar seguimiento a los resultados? ¿La empresa está dispuesta a verificar que el entorno en el cual trabajará es saludable? Es importante verificar varios puntos desde la perspectiva organizacional antes de entrar a hablar con el colaborador como tal.

Utilize surveys within tools like Kodecrew to gauge individual preferences on work flexibility. Focus on understanding each team member's ideal work schedule, remote work preferences, and specific challenges they might be facing.

While there are legal issues/trouble spots to consider, managing companies with flexibility can be beneficial. Several flexibilities (location, telecommuting/remote, flextime, compressed workweek, shift work, part-time, even job sharing) can enhance morale, manage attendance, reduce absenteeism, improve retention, boost productivity, even create better work/life balance (most important nowadays). Flexible work arrangements can involve a shift, but managing change from traditional work settings to flexible may create something better. Make sure to define clear goals; establish trust, accountability, expectations; provide regular communication, feedback, ideas, innovations, collaborations; embrace the diversity and flexibility of it all.

Organize team meetings to openly discuss work flexibility. This encourages collective brainstorming on how different schedules might affect team collaboration, project deadlines, and overall productivity.

The key is frequent communication and clarity around each party's expectations. Achieve this by asking questions: "What flexibility do you expect in the coming month?" "What do you think I expect?" Foster an environment where questions like this can be asked and answered openly.

📌 Recent studies underscore the growing demand for flexible work arrangements. A 2022 survey by FlexJobs found that 83% of workers desire flexible work options, with 38% citing it as a top factor in considering new employment opportunities. Additionally, a 2023 report by Gartner revealed that 65% of organizations now offer hybrid work models, demonstrating a shift towards more flexible work structures. 👉 The traditional 9-to-5 workday is no longer the norm. Organizations that adapt to the evolving needs of their workforce will be better positioned to attract, retain, and engage top talent.