A lot of us work with varying degrees of flexibility these days and I for one would not have it any other way. And now research findings confirm that flexible working benefits all employees.

According to the report those of us who can determine our own working hours tend to have better mental health, blood pressure, and sleep patterns.  Published by the Cochrane Library, the report is based on a review of 10 studies of more than 16,000 people.

Dr Clare Bambra of the Wolfson Research Institute, Durham University, the lead researcher of the review, said: “These findings certainly give employers and employees something to think about. Being in control of how and when we work is good for us and has clear health benefits. Employees who are able to adapt their work schedules to fit in with their wider lives feel better.”

Some employers witter on about office cover and things like that when the question of flexi-working is raised. Fortunately, though, many others appreciate the benefits and now perhaps more will consider giving their staff some flexibility.

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