PEOPLE | WORKPLACE SPECIAL
“ In the future , organisations should prioritise flexibility , remove location as a role requirement ( where possible ), use better digital tools to support inperson and virtual collaboration and innovation , and creatively evolve office space to help these ways of working ”
David Joosten CEO , Vodafone US
“ At Vodafone Business , we ’ re working with our teams to agree on what flexible working will look like for us , as no one size fits all . There cannot be a set formula or ratio , but there can be a broad target . The key is to build in flexibility so that it can be adapted for individual or team needs , but it must be a give and take trust-based arrangement .”
That ’ s why it ’ s essential , says David , to develop new and comprehensive policies with the relevant teams internally , such as HR , IT , and finance , and then also in partnership with colleagues to set boundaries , create flexible working hours , and de-centralise decision-making .
To sustain this long-term , David says companies need to figure out when it makes sense to have employees come to an office , whether for team-building exercises , company meetings , or milestone celebrations , and which employees should go into the office , and how they can remain productive in doing so .
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74 September 2022