Do workations improve or hurt employee performance?

At WorkFlex, we are at the forefront of helping companies offer compliant temporary work from abroad. Understanding how work from anywhere influences job satisfaction, employment decisions, stress levels, and productivity is crucial to us and the companies we serve. We have asked the employees of our clients and they paint a clear picture of the benefits of  work-from-anywhere schemes.

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Elevated Job Satisfaction

Our findings confirm that work from anywhere schemes are a significant booster for job satisfaction. An overwhelming 96% of the respondents agree or strongly agree that the ability to work from abroad has markedly increased their job satisfaction. This flexibility is a clear path to a happier and more fulfilled workforce.

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A Critical Factor in Job Decisions

When choosing a new job, 97% of the survey participants rated the availability of work from anywhere schemes as an important factor. This sentiment emphasizes that work from anywhere schemes can significantly tip the scales when candidates make employment decisions.

Stress Reduction and Boosted Productivity

Stress reduction and productivity are closely linked, and our survey indicates that 52% of the participants strongly agree that work from anywhere schemes have contributed to reducing their stress levels, while another 35% agree, making it a total of 87% in favour of temporary work abroad positively impacting their work-life balance and productivity.

Note: It's important to acknowledge that, of course, employees speak positively about this benefit. This perspective is shared through the lens of our survey respondents, who primarily consist of employees. HR professionals, who may be more attuned to organizational dynamics, are encouraged to consider these insights in the broader context of their workforce management strategies.

If you are curious which experiences HR professionals made with the topic of work from anywhere, check out the case study of idealo or flix.

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Conclusion

The data speaks volumes: work from anywhere schemes are more than a perk; they are a transformational element of modern employment that can lead to greater job satisfaction, be a decisive factor in employment choices, and contribute to lower stress levels while boosting productivity. These findings are an affirmation for WorkFlex's mission to support companies in crafting work from anywhere schemes that are not only compliant but are instrumental in building a happier and more efficient workforce.

As the workplace continues to evolve, it is clear that flexible working arrangements such as temporary work from abroad are not just a temporary trend but are becoming a staple of the modern work environment.

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*Source: The insights presented are derived from a survey conducted by WorkFlex, which encompassed 71 clients across various industries, totaling 377 individual responses.