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Achieving Equitable Flexibility: The 5 Elements at the Core of Successful Workplace Flexibility

Dr. Cristen Dalessandro and Daniel Patterson of the O.C. Tanner Institute

Achieving Equitable Flexibility: The 5 Elements at the Core of Successful Workplace Flexibility

April 2, 2024

April 2, 2024

6:00 pm

April 2, 2024

6:00 pm

The COVID-19 pandemic precipitated the rapid rise of flexible workspace arrangements, with many employees responding positively to the change. O.C. Tanner Institute research has found that when employees are satisfied with their level of flexibility at work, they are almost 7x more likely to promote their organizations to others.

As some organizations consider a return to rigid routines, what is the evidence that maintaining flexibility is the better option for both employees and organizations? How can organizations make flexibility more equitable and available to different groups of workers, including those who cannot work remotely? How can we expand our definitions of flexibility beyond physical workspace?

New findings from the 2024 Global Culture Report indicate that in order to feel truly seen, valued, and trusted, employees must have access to some level of flexibility at work. However, employees define flexibility in diverse, sometimes surprising ways.

In this webinar, you will learn:

  • The 5 factors that contribute to building a culture of equitable flexibility in the workplace
  • The diverse ways that employees across industries and roles define flexibility
  • The impact of equitable flexibility on key business outcomes, including retention, employee net promoter score, and great work

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About The Speakers:
Dr. Cristen DalessandroDr. Cristen Dalessandro

Dr. Cristen Dalessandro

Dr. Cristen Dalessandro

Senior Researcher, O.C. Tanner Institute

Cristen Dalessandro is a senior researcher and sociologist at O.C. Tanner, specializing in the study of social inequalities as well as qualitative and quantitative research methods. As part of the O.C. Tanner Institute, she conducts client assessment projects and researches employee experience and workplace culture through a social-science lens.

Cristen holds a PhD from the University of Colorado Boulder and completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Utah. She is the author of over 20 articles in peer-reviewed journals. Her recent book, Intimate Inequalities: Millennials’ Romantic Relationships in Contemporary Times, explores how millennials navigate social and identity differences in their relationships.

Dr. Cristen Dalessandro

Dr. Cristen Dalessandro

Senior Researcher, O.C. Tanner Institute

Cristen Dalessandro is a senior researcher and sociologist at O.C. Tanner, specializing in the study of social inequalities as well as qualitative and quantitative research methods. As part of the O.C. Tanner Institute, she conducts client assessment projects and researches employee experience and workplace culture through a social-science lens.

Cristen holds a PhD from the University of Colorado Boulder and completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Utah. She is the author of over 20 articles in peer-reviewed journals. Her recent book, Intimate Inequalities: Millennials’ Romantic Relationships in Contemporary Times, explores how millennials navigate social and identity differences in their relationships.

Daniel PattersonDaniel Patterson

Daniel Patterson

Daniel Patterson

Senior Researcher, O.C. Tanner Institute

As a senior researcher for the O.C. Tanner Institute, Daniel excels in generating actionable insights that shape workplace culture outcomes for organizations worldwide. Specializing in mixed-method research, he develops tailored initiatives to improve communication and engagement for clients across a variety of industries where his depth of experience in cultural and narrative analysis enables him to consult with organizations in ways that improve the overall employee experience.

Daniel holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Utah, with advanced studies in research and theory.

Daniel Patterson

Daniel Patterson

Senior Researcher, O.C. Tanner Institute

As a senior researcher for the O.C. Tanner Institute, Daniel excels in generating actionable insights that shape workplace culture outcomes for organizations worldwide. Specializing in mixed-method research, he develops tailored initiatives to improve communication and engagement for clients across a variety of industries where his depth of experience in cultural and narrative analysis enables him to consult with organizations in ways that improve the overall employee experience.

Daniel holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Utah, with advanced studies in research and theory.

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