Making Flexibility Work for Your Organisation

Making Flexibility Work for Your Organisation

Flexibility has overtaken pay and perks as the top priority for professionals across all career levels. Our Pulse Report 2025 shows that flexible working scored an average 4.3 out of 5, above holiday entitlement (3.9) and pension/healthcare benefits (3.3–3.5).

How To Implement Flexible Working Effectively:

1. Audit your current policies. Are flexible hours, remote working, or hybrid options available to all levels? Identify gaps and inconsistencies.
2. Communicate clearly. Employees and potential hires need to understand what flexibility looks like in practice. Transparency builds trust and interest.
3. Measure impact. Track retention, engagement, and productivity to ensure flexible working delivers real benefits. Adjust where necessary.
4. Lead by example. Senior management embracing flexibility sends a strong signal and creates a culture that supports it.

Flexibility isn’t optional. Organisations that integrate it into their operations will attract top talent and retain the professionals who make a real difference.

Ready To Act On These Insights?

Contact me to discuss how they apply to your hiring strategy or to request early access to the full Pulse Report on 0113 234 6047 or richard.robinson@calibresearch.co.uk