Morale among staff in finance jobs could be boosted by greater adoption of flexible working schemes, it has been suggested.
According to Everything Everywhere, the communications giant formed as a result of the recent merger between Orange and T-Mobile, allowing people to work from home and address their work-life balance can also boost productivity.
Max Taylor, director of corporate marketing at Orange, said: "Flexible working is not just a 'nice-to-have', it can dramatically contribute to the UK‘s economic growth by creating a more productive workforce."
He cited statistics from a survey conducted by the mobile telecoms company, which showed that 72 per cent of businesses believe flexible working boosts morale, while 58 per cent feel it can help boost staff retention rates.
"In addition, the government has recognised the importance and benefits of flexible working and has committed to removing barriers," Mr Taylor said.
As well as legislation on topics such as paternity leave, this is also being addressed through the provision of faster broadband connections to the UK workforce.
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