Flexible work schedule, frequent free days and in-house facilities for recreation are offered for new generation employees unlike in the past where it was non-stop work all the way.

·         What do you think are the reasons behind this change of attitude?

·         Do you think it is dangerous to put employees under pressure?

There was a time when employers wanted their workers to be bee-like. Now it is conveniences all the way for new generation workforce. Let me see why there is an attitudinal shift. And pressure for performance, to me, is dangerous.

The primary reason behind this swing in favour of employees is the stiff competition being felt across the business spectrum. When competition mounts, employees’ confidence clicks more than anything else. For example, new generation employers are worried more about whether the work is done in time or not. So flexible time and free days off and on are alright. And in-house recreation facilities promote output.

Second thing is today IT enabled services let employees work 24x7, and work is getting done at home, back in office or on the way unlike in the past. Besides, several HR studies across the world have shown that people who work in relaxed environs are healthier, happier and more loyal. They love to belong.

Putting pressure on employees, on the other hand, is able to spoil the employees’ morale. As a result, the working environs may become places of discontent and disharmony. Apart from this, the civility quotient, that is customary for the success of any organization, may suffer. Above all, too much pressure causes work-like imbalance, and habits like absenteeism, reporting late, leaving early and even jumping jobs may become common. In the long run, the employer himself may go broke.

In short, it is not for nothing employers go flexible these days. There are enough reasons. However, pressuring the staff to do more will be counter productive. In my opinion, pressure perishes people and their performance, whereas freedom fosters all.

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