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Telework continues and I feel a lack of exercise.
It was a good exercise to go back and forth from home to the office~ I was very happy.
The average number of steps last week was about 3,000 steps...!
This week, I will take a walk around the neighborhood with the goal of at least doubling 6,000 steps. (Still low?) ）
Now, let's get to the main topic.
Recently, I often see the word "flexible work" on the Internet news, but do you all know it?
This time, I would like to delve into this flexible work!
Flexible work is a flexible way of working!
Flexible work refers to workers who decide where and when they work.
It's similar to hybrid work, which combines office arrival and telework.
Flexible work is more flexible not only in the office or at home, but also in co-working spaces, cafes, and travel destinations.
Recently, hotels offer telework plans, and the choice of where to work is increasing day by day.
Sometimes, it might be a good idea to work in a different place than usual.
Until now, there were people who wanted flexible work for reasons such as balancing childcare and work, nursing care and work, but it has not been easy to penetrate.
However, the concept of work styles has changed due to the new coronavirus pandemic, and the flow of flexible work seems to be accelerating.
Flexible work improves QoL!
Flexible work, which allows you to choose when and where you work, has many benefits.
- **Commute time can be reduced. **
- **Able to work flexibly even if the situation at home changes, such as childcare, nursing care, or spouse transfer. **
- You **can secure more private time than ever before, and you can devote it to hobbies and side jobs. **
- **If overtime continues, you can flex leave the office on another day, and you can control your own work style. **
There are many life events in life, and some people find it difficult to work if they remain conventional.
From the perspective of childbirth and childcare, it is often thought that it will be difficult for only women to work, but the same is true for men.
You never know when something will happen to you, such as nursing care or illness.
For example, in my own example, thankfully, I am currently working relatively flexibly with telework and shortened working hours.
However, if I had been required to work full-time from the beginning of my return, I would have had the option of quitting because it would be difficult to balance childcare and work.
But in the same way, there may be working mothers who want to work full-time.
Even if you are the same "working mother", you have your own circumstances.
In the future, I hope that flexible work, which allows individuals to choose flexible work styles, will become more mainstream.
If companies introduce flexible work, they can support their careers and not let go of excellent human resources.
If you are a company, please consider introducing flexible work.
What you need to do to achieve flexible work
So, what is needed to introduce flexible work?
The first thing is to create a place and environment where you can communicate.
If everyone is working at the same time and in the same place, you can communicate naturally, but when you are working in different places, it is not so easy.
Just like when you come to the office, it is important to create an environment where you can talk casually at any time.
If you can share your work goals and activities, you can work efficiently even when you are apart.
By the way, please refer to "Colorkrew's way of working during remote work at Colorkrew, which I belong to, "Colorkrew's way of working - Corona countermeasures and remote work -".
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I also think it is quite important to work with a sense of responsibility.
As you have the freedom to choose your own place and time, you have the responsibility to perform your duties properly no matter where or when you work.
If the number of people who skip because no one is watching or work casually increases, they may conclude that they have to work in a fixed place and time.
That's something you want to avoid.
Ideally, flexible work should be introduced in a state where each person is autonomous.
Flexible work also requires seat visualization
In flexible work, there are many options for where to work, and there is also the challenge of not knowing who is working where.
It's hard to find and contact each one.
The solution to this problem is the business concierge tool "Colorkrew Biz".
When you scan the QR code in the app, your name will appear on the Colorkrew Biz seating map in real time.
In addition to coming to the office, you can also know if you are working remotely or on the go, so you can save yourself the trouble of finding out who is where. If you want to introduce flexible work, Colorkrew Biz is the way to go!
Finally, it is said that the Internet of Behavior (IoB), a technology used to digitally connect behavior, will become popular in 2021.
IoB is used to make people's behavior better.
Colorkrew Biz, which solves nameless tasks ™ in the office, is truly IoB.
In 2021, Colorkrew Biz may be all the rage. For your enjoyment!
How to Use the Seating Chart Feature
(1) Select the office map from the management tool
(2) Disclose the URL of the created office map to employees
(3) Seating charts can be viewed on each employee's PC.
(4) If it is difficult to find or if you are remote, search
(5) You can reserve a seat up to one month in advance.