Benefits Of Flex
85% of people in Scotland want or have flexible working. Demand for flex is from people at all ages and stages in life for all different reasons. Scottish employers are largely very positive too, with 72% saying flexible working is good for their business overall.
We’ve highlighted some key benefits of flexible working below. But you might also like our in-depth business case for flexible working, which is full of robust data evidence on the benefits of flexible working to help you influence leaders, managers and colleagues in your own organisation
Key Benefits Of Flex For People
Better work life harmony
Improved wellbeing - mental and physical health
Improved productivity
Increased happiness
More time for family & friends
Reduced stress
Reduced commuting - cost & time
Key Benefits Of Flex For Business
75% improved work life balance for workers
75% helped our business retain good staff
68% enabled us to maintain productivity
69% reduced sickness and absence
65% helped us build a positive employer brand
68% reduced costs to the business
59% increased quality and quantity of candidates during recruitment
64% helped us have a more diverse workforce
Statistics from our 2025 FlexForLife report.
Key Benefits Of Flex For People
Better work life harmony
Improved wellbeing - mental and physical health
Improved productivity
Increased happiness
More time for family & friends
Reduced stress
Reduced commuting - cost & time
Key Benefits Of Flex For Business
76% improved work life balance for workers
75% helped our business recruit and retain good staff
74% enabled us to maintain productivity
71% reduced sickness and absence
71% helped us build a positive employer brand
64% reduced costs to the business
60% increased quality and quantity of candidates during recruitment
57% helped us have a more diverse workforce
Statistics from our 2024 FlexForLife report.