Video Why You Need Work Flexibility and How to Get It

Video Why You Need Work Flexibility and How to Get ItVideo Why You Need Work Flexibility and How to Get ItOn National Flex Day 2018, we hosted an expert panel of guests to talk about flexible work and how to get it. Below, you can view the full recording or read the key takeaways from this great event was joined by Dells Global Human Resources Director Mo Chahdi, digital nomad and success story Jason Byer, and The Penny Hoarder Staff Writer Tiffany Connors. These folks generously shared their expertise and experience in flexible and remote work.View the full webinar on why you need work flexibility and how to get itRead the key takeaways from the webinarSome companies take work flexibility very seriously- and theyre the ones job seekers should pay the most attention to.prophet Chahdi, global philanthropisch resources director at Dell, explained Dells Connected Workplace flexible work program, which helps their team members do their best work regardless of where and when. The company creates policies, tools, guidelines, and best practices to empower leaders and employees to do their best work without unnecessary barriers like location.Dell has actively promoted work flexibility for nine years. They offer a continuum of options for people that help them work from the office, from home, and wherever they are in between (traveling for work, meeting with clients, etc.) for a seamless, productive work experience. See Dells current open flexible job listings nowJob seekers should seek insight into how a company handles flexible work options because, though not all companies handle flexwork the same way, how they handle it will give you a sense of whether they truly are a flexible company.Wondering if a company youd like to work for offers this type of flex?Research the company to see if you can find clues as to its flexible work offerings. Look for it inThe companys cultureIts human resource policiesHow it organizes its office space(s)The way the company talks about itself onlineThe way employees talk about the company onlineThe companys page in the Company GuideThese are some of the current trends in the flexible and remote job marketplace.The Penny Hoarders Tiffany Connors says these trends really stand outCareer Fields Healthcare, hospitality, and technology are three areas with lots of remote jobs, but flexible and at-home jobs exist in most career fields. also outlines the top career fields and companies for flexible jobs here.Soft Skills Companies with flexible jobs are really looking for soft skills like empathy, patience, leadership, problem-solving, and time management.Paid Leave More companies are offering paid family or parental leave for caregivers.Negotiating flexible work options with your employer?Before you even discuss flexible work options with your manager, you need to prepare and lay the groundwork for your discussion. Digital nomad and remote job success story Jason Byer, who found a remote job on , recommended the follow ing stepsResearch the workplace culture at your employer to see if flexibility is already in action.Be good at what you do. If youre a mediocre employee, its going to be tough negotiating flexible work where youll need to be trusted to work without supervision. You dont need to be the best, but you need to be good at what you do and show interest and excitement in your work.Have regular meetings with your manager. Its crucial this person sees the value you bring and for both of you to discuss areas to improve. Push for more frequent meetings, even short 15-minute meetings.Start being seen as a leader within the company so youll be trusted with more responsibility outside the office. Change how you approach your plans to sound like someone taking the lead. Rather than asking for permission, state what you intend to do. Instead of, Can I do this? say, I intend to do this. What are your thoughts?Anticipate the concerns of your employer. They want you to get your job done, be effective, be creative, and do well for the goals of the company. Be ready to tell your manager if youll be keeping the same schedule, be available to meet regularly, be able to keep up with your responsibilities or clients, etc.The panel offered these key tips for applying to flexible or remote jobs.Use search words like remote, telecommuting, and virtual. Do not search with the phrases work-from-home or work-at-home because theyre too often used with scam jobs.Note any previous experience working flexibly on your resume. Whether casual or formal, if youve been effective working flexibly, you should mention it.Apply to fewer jobs with better applications. Its better to apply to only the jobs you truly want and are truly qualified for than to apply to as many jobs as possible. Spend more time crafting excellent applications for fewer jobs.One-size-fits-all resumes wont work anymore. Pay attention to the specific requirements in the job description and make koranvers any you fit are noted on y our resume.Show that youre trustworthy throughout the process. In job applications, emails, phone calls, and interviews, show the employer you can be counted on and trusted. Trust is a key component in flexible work.Always include a cover letter, even if it isnt required. Cover letters let you show your passion, interest, personality, trustworthiness, and more that a resume doesnt always convey by itself.And to wrap up, we discussed how to balance work and life when you work flexibly.Have online and offline times. Set work hours within your own house. You shouldnt work all day and night just because your work is always there. Flexible and remote workers tend to overwork, so pay attention to how youre spending your time.Develop physical boundaries. Have a dedicated workspace or office to work from so that your brain understands when its work time and when its non-work time. We have a lot of creative office ideas hereDont constantly be available for work. When youre off the clock, tur n off your work email on your internetfhiges mobiltelefon so arent constantly bugged by notifications.Let everyone else in your home know your work times. Kids, spouse, roommates- whoever you share a home with should know when youre working so they can respect that boundary.