From A for flexible working hours to Z for too few staff: the world of work is in a state of upheaval. “New work” is revolutionizing our professional world and bringing new forms of work that aim to make work structures more flexible into focus. 66 percent of HR managers in Austrian companies rate the implementation of “New Work” measures positively, according to a survey commissioned by the consulting firm PwC. 87 people were interviewed.
Home office (98 percent) and flexitime (92 percent) are the most common flexible working models. Only 13 percent say that employees are less productive as a result. A quarter say that creativity and emotionality are lost when working from home. Time off and long-term vacations have also become part of the world of work (52 percent). Job sharing (several people for one job, 23 percent) and workation (combining vacation and work, 22 percent) are currently being implemented less. “Not every working model is suitable for every industry,” says PwC expert Johanna Schaller.
Employees are happier
100 percent of those surveyed say that the attractiveness of young people decreases if flexible working models are not offered. 62 percent see the four-day week as a competitive advantage. “When it comes to implementation, resistance from management is often to be expected. However, many also see the advantages, such as higher employee satisfaction or fewer sick days,” says Schaller.
87 percent believe that artificial intelligence (AI) is an opportunity for the future of workers.
