4 October 2017

Flexibility in team management: benefits and tools

Flexibility is much more than just a buzzword, It is a way to gain competitive advantage with the same resources you already have available. Do you know how to do this?
Project management is becoming more flexible, agile and lean, the company structure becomes horizontal and demonstrates this with geographically dispersed team management and even flexible compensation., which is used to boost employee motivation in many companies. These conditions are enjoyed by between 50 and 90% of European workers, although in Spain only between 10 and 20% (OECD).

The future of work is flexible, but we need to know where and when to use this adaptability. Do you want to know where to start?

Up-to-date and motivating work team management

A successful company seeks customer satisfaction in the same way it sets the same objective for its employees. The management of work teams must be aligned with the principle of flexibility.You already do this in your company.?
If your leadership style is characterised by this attribute, you're surely already noticing some of its positive effects, such as:

Increase in employee retention rateWorkers who enjoy flexibility and autonomy tend to be more satisfied with their jobs, take fewer sick days, and see employee turnover rates drop dramatically.
Attracting top talentA flexible organisation that helps individuals to develop their full potential is perceived as more attractive. For many, these types of signs are valued even more highly than salary aspects.
Cutting unnecessary costsThe following are some of the main issues: delays, absences, facilities and consumables, among others.
Boosting productivity and performanceVarious studies demonstrate that employees with flexible working hours are more productive than others and perform better in their roles than those who are forced to remain in the office from 9 to 5.

If you are on the path towards that flexible team management which promises such good results and what is it that“a third of workers would prefer a pay rise”HRMagazine), you need to take note of some recommendations that can help you improve the design of your strategy:

Focus more on people and talent and less on processes.. Paradoxically, the changes brought about by digital transformation for many companies are helping them focus on their most valuable asset: their people. This is according to this report from KPGM.
Flexible space allocation. Discover in this report, How the UK Civil Service has boosted its workers' performance since it removed barriers and walls.
Ensures access to quality knowledge, something that shouldn't conflict with schedules or locations.
Ensure that communication flows smoothly. This is essential for managing work teams, and to achieve your goal, you can turn to technology. There are tools which will facilitate meetings from remote locations and document sharing.

Discover in this report what other managers think about flexible working, a key aspect for the future of business in this era and an irreplaceable enabler for high-performing virtual teams.. Salary is a way to start and, “In Spain, 7 out of 10 companies use this flexibility to retain and motivate their staff.”Expansion). Would you like to know more about Flexible remuneration?