Flex it

Psychologists, physiologists, economists, and public health scholars from the National Institutes of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have released a study on flexible work—giving people choice about when and where to do their jobs.

In the study, workers in the IT department of a big corporation were allowed to choose when and where they worked, as long as they got their work done. Guess what? They doubled the amount of time they worked at home, from about 10 to about 20 hours. Compared to another group that didn’t have such flexibility, the workers with choice said they were happier, less stressed, had more energy, and used their time better. And there was no sign they were any less productive.

Erin Kelly, one of the lead authors of the study, says that despite this evidence of the benefits of flexible work, many people still harbor biases against this kind of freedom. Some still believe working longer hours in one location (the office) is better.

At AnswerConnect, we’re dedicated to providing the support you need to work from anywhere. Whether you’re at your own office, on the road visiting clients, at a coffee shop, or walking the Pacific Crest Trail, we’re here 24/7 to greet your callers and make sure you’re there when opportunity knocks. So why not try a day of working from home or somewhere else you’d like to be? We’ll help make sure you always stay connected.