--- title: Flexible working essential for employee wellbeing - Ten2Two description: Flexible recruiter Ten2Two reflects on the importance of flexible working in improving employee wellbeing to reduce stress and absenteeism in the workplace. image: https://www.ten2two.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/wellbeing-blog.png --- [![logo](https://www.ten2two.org/hubfs/Ten2two_2023/Images/General/logo.svg)](https://www.ten2two.org/) - [Why Us](https://www.ten2two.org/why-us) - [Our Team](https://www.ten2two.org/why-us#team) - [Our Story](https://www.ten2two.org/why-us#story) - [B-Corp](https://www.ten2two.org/a-commitment-to-purpose-beyond-profit) - [Employers](https://www.ten2two.org/employers) - [Flexible Options](https://www.ten2two.org/flexible-options) - [Business leaders](https://www.ten2two.org/employers/perfect-partner-for-business-leaders) - [HR Teams](https://www.ten2two.org/employers/complementary-fit-for-hr-teams) - [Process & Fees](https://www.ten2two.org/employers/spec-interview-appoint) - 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[Podcasts](https://www.ten2two.org/podcast) - [Briefs](https://www.ten2two.org/resources/tag/briefs#tags) - [Contact Us](https://www.ten2two.org/contact) [Register](https://jobs.ten2two.org/members.aspx) [Sign in](https://jobs.ten2two.org/registration.aspx) ![Search](https://www.ten2two.org/hubfs/25625369/Ten2two_2023/Images/General/search.png) [Sign in](https://jobs.ten2two.org/registration.aspx) [Register](https://jobs.ten2two.org/members.aspx) × [![](https://www.ten2two.org/hubfs/Ten2two_2023/Images/Blog/left.svg) Back to resources](https://www.ten2two.org/resources) # Flexible working essential for employee wellbeing **We proudly sponsored ‘[Citywork London](https://www.ten2two.org/future-proof-employee-engagement/)‘, an insightful, energetic and motivating event around future proofing your workforce by focusing on employee wellbeing. ** We were in great company with the likes of [Mercer Marsh Benefits,](https://www.mercermarshbenefits.com/) [intuo](https://www.intuo.io/), [Living Streets](https://www.livingstreets.org.uk/) and[My Family Care](https://www.myfamilycare.co.uk/) in attendance. Participants ranged widely in sectors, responsibilities and interests but the one thing they all had in common is a real interest in employee wellbeing. All attendees agreed that employee wellbeing is something to take seriously and that it requires a full, sustained investment from businesses (it’s not enough to just have free fruit on a Wednesday!).  And the good news is that companies with higher than average employee happiness exhibit better financial performance and customer satisfaction so a focus on employee wellbeing benefits everyone. #### **The true cost of mental health at work** It’s safe to say that all of us learned a lot by attending this insightful event. Deborah O’Sullivan, MD, Ten2Two says, “I was surprised to learn that over 70% of employees expect their company to take an active role in their health and wellbeing, (I was expecting this figure to be lower) and more surprisingly that 85% of managers feel it is their responsibility (I also expected this to be lower).” “There are over 35 days of lost productivity a year from issues associated with employee wellbeing and a staggering 61% of [people experience a mental health issue due to work](https://www.ten2two.org/stress-awareness-find-flexible-work/). Interestingly, when surveyed, employees have a high motivation to change most things about their lifestyle including improving their exercise, nutrition and sleep but very low motivation to curb their drinking…”. #### Mercer Marsh Benefits describes the eight dimensions of wellbeing as: - Physical – I take good care of my body - Emotional – I can express and manage my feelings - Spiritual – there is meaning and purpose in my life - Social – I enjoy regular and positive interactions with others - Financial – I can manage my income to good effect - Intellectual – I have opportunities to learn and stretch myself - Environmental – I have positive thoughts about the world around me - Occupational – I have goals I’m striving to achieve This suggests that a balance is required in all areas to have a healthy happy employee. #### **Employee wellbeing and flexible working – a must have** Here at flexible recruiter Ten2Two, we of course, have one of the answers to achieving this balance by way of [flexible working](https://www.ten2two.org/flexible-working/). We know that flexible working helps health and wellbeing by: - Reducing stress levels at work and at home - Improving physical wellbeing, freeing time for exercise - Improving productivity leading to better job satisfaction - Improving motivation and happiness at work - Reducing illness from reduced stress and increased exercise When you introduce flexible and agile working into your organisation, you can really make an impact on employee wellbeing. **If you’d like to know more about how flexible working could impact your employees wellbeing, call Jane on 07854 055698**.         ![](https://www.ten2two.org/hubfs/Ten2two_2023/Images/Blog/date.svg) 2 min read Category: [Employers](https://www.ten2two.org/resources/tag/employers) May 14, 2019 Share - - - ## More resources like this [![](https://www.ten2two.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Telegraph-pic.png?width=352&name=Telegraph-pic.png)](https://www.ten2two.org/resources/flexible-working-patterns) ##### [Research reveals inconsistencies in flexible working practice](https://www.ten2two.org/resources/flexible-working-patterns) ***On the tenth anniversary of their launch, white collar flexible working recruitment consultancy...*** [Employers](https://www.ten2two.org/resources/tag/employers) 5 mins [![](https://www.ten2two.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/5.png?width=352&name=5.png)](https://www.ten2two.org/resources/engage-retain-employees-with-flexible-working) ##### [Engage and retain employees with flexible working](https://www.ten2two.org/resources/engage-retain-employees-with-flexible-working) #### **If you’re dealing with employee churn and are worried about retaining top talent within your...** [Employers](https://www.ten2two.org/resources/tag/employers) 3 mins ##### [Flexible workers. 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