Can flexible working really improve productivity?

Of course it does!

Whether flexible working can improve work efficiency is not absolute, it depends on a variety of factors, including the personal qualities of the employees, the nature of the work, the management system of the enterprise, and so on.

First of all, for jobs that require a high degree of concentration or teamwork, flexible working may not improve productivity, but may lead to a decline in productivity. This is because in a flexible office environment, employees may be disturbed by family, personal life and other aspects of their lives, and are unable to focus on their work.

Secondly, flexible working requires employees to have a high degree of self-discipline and self-management. If employees do not have good self-discipline and self-management skills, it may result in wasted working time, which may affect work efficiency.

Finally, flexible office requires enterprises to have a sound management system and information technology platform to support. If the enterprise's management system is not sound, or the information technology platform is not perfect, it may lead to confusion in the workflow, thus affecting work efficiency.