From the course: How to Support Flexible Work as a Manager

The role of managers in a flexible workplace

From the course: How to Support Flexible Work as a Manager

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The role of managers in a flexible workplace

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- For most employees, flexibility isn't just a nice-to-have benefit anymore, it's a requirement. Nearly three out of four workers who are unhappy with the amount of flexibility they have, say they're likely to look for a new job in the next year. But implementing a flexible work model isn't always easy. And while companies have a key role to play in defining their flexibility policy, it's really up to managers to put this into practice and ensure it works for everyone. This course is designed to give you all the tools and advice you'll need to introduce flexible arrangements for your team. You'll learn how to evaluate different options, pilot your new approach, optimize your team's performance and much more. I'll share key findings from my own research, and I'll also highlight case studies from four companies: Amazon, Verizon, State Farm, and Nielsen. Their managers overcame unique challenges to offer flexibility, and I know you'll find their stories inspiring. I'm Dan Schawbel, a New York Times bestselling author, and the managing partner of Workplace Intelligence. Over the past decade, I've conducted dozens of studies with Fortune 1000 companies on nearly every workplace topic you can imagine. I'm passionate about helping businesses adapt to trends and prepare for the future, and that's why I created this course. So join me at LinkedIn Learning as together we explore how you can make flexibility work for your people and your business.

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