Hewitt survey looks at work flexibility

LINCOLNSHIRE -- A rapidly shrinking talent pool, coupled with increased work-life pressures and a more diverse, global and independent work force, have prompted an increasing number of companies to offer flexible work arrangements as another way to attract, retain and engage talent, according to Hewitt Associates, a global human resources services company. But while companies believe that workplace flexibility is a critical retention and recruiting tool, most do not have the structure or support in place to maximize the value that these programs can provide, the company said.