15 Cs of a flexible workplace (Part I)

The biggest barrier to flexibility is management fear and mistrust. If there isn’t a strong commitment from the top down, any flexibility program will be merely window dressing, not reality. Therefore, the tone must be set at the top, cascading down to individual contributors. Flexible workplaces that work well are in the organization’s DNA.

Contrary to popular belief, flexibility is not just an HR issue. In addition to the C-suite and HR, there are a multitude of constituencies to involve in the creation of a flexible workplace strategy and concomitant policies, including IT, legal and finance. Communications and marketing is critical for aligning both external and internal branding and messaging.