Many organizations are tackling the repercussions of the Great Resignation head-on by putting forth robust recruitment tactics to fill open positions on their team. Top recruitment tactics include more appealing benefit packages, higher base salaries, and flexible work schedules.
These perks have become increasingly popular, and many organizations are using the term “flexibility” as a buzzword to attract candidates. When organizations make big promises about flexible work and don’t follow through, they risk high turnover and low employee trust. Here’s why “flex-washing” is on the rise and how your organization can avoid it through transparency and communication.
Flexible work schedules can mean different things to different organizations. Here are the various types of flexible work models organizations have started offering:
The term “flex-washing” is a spin on “greenwashing,” which is used to describe organizations that market themselves as environmentally conscious and “green” without making any substantial efforts to be sustainable. Organizations that advertise flexible working schedules but don’t live up to their expectations are being accused of “flex-washing,” a new trend.
While “flex-washing” can be unintentional, taking measures to prevent your organization from falling into this category is crucial. BerniePortal’s all-in-one HRIS software helps organizations intentionally communicate with employees from the minute they enter your organization.
BerniePortal’s Applicant Tracking system is a customizable tool that helps organizations leverage their recruitment efforts. Job postings are an excellent place for an organization to be transparent about the work schedule they operate under, allowing candidates to have clear expectations. BerniePortal makes it easy to customize job descriptions, giving your organization confidence about communicating flexible work schedules upfront.
While it goes without saying, it’s essential to ensure your organization is not only communicating your work schedule policy, but also sticking to your word to avoid “flex-washing.” An excellent way to hold your organization accountable is to create a clear-cut policy that is either included in the employee handbook or culture guide or posted where employees can refer to it anytime.
BerniePortal’s Compliance feature helps streamline this process by being a digital hub for all compliance documents and requiring employees’ signature sign-offs for transparency. Putting your organization’s work schedule policy in an easily accessible place can hold you accountable and help you avoid falling short on promises.
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