... only 61 percent of firms are rewarding management for encouraging the creation of a flexible workforce... "
Jakarta (ANTARA News) – Around 24 percent of workers in Indonesia report that they have to sacrifice sleep to fit in personal and work commitments, either by waking up too early or by burning the midnight oil.




Regus study antaranews received in Jakarta, Friday, stated although flexible working is highlighted as a way to reduce commuting, creating more hours in the day for sleep or family life and improving productivity and staff retention.




The report said only 61 percent of firms are rewarding management for encouraging the creation of a flexible workforce.




Workers also highlight that a shorter commute (24 percent) and greater flexibility of location (21 percent) would give them more time spend with their families as well as to catch some extra shut-eye.




Businesses can also benefit from introducing greater flexibility which is reported to improve productivity (58 percent) and help retain staff (84 percent).




In Jakarta, antaranews.com report the traffic jam is like horror. Almost everyday people need hours on the street for only several kilometers distance. (*)

Reporter: Ade P Marboen
Editor: Ade P Marboen
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