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Read Full ArticleA global survey of over 12,000 frontline employees and managers shows that many are locked into shift patterns that make it difficult to adjust schedules for personal needs.
The research from UKG shows that 53 per cent of frontline workers are also primary caregivers for children, and 13 per cent care for elderly parents. Of those, 88 per cent find it challenging to manage their work and caregiving duties.
Nearly half (46 per cent) of all UK frontline workers want flexible hours, self-scheduling, or the ability to adjust shift start and stop times. However, many are locked into shift patterns that make this flexibility difficult, as well as having to be physically present at specific locations. 38 per cent are mandated to work overtime weekly and 57 per cent are required to work overtime monthly.
The Employment Rights Bill says that flexible working should be made the default where practical, but in reality, frontline workers may struggle to access this. “Those working in shift-based sectors, such as manufacturing, retail, hospitality, distribution and logistics, don’t have the luxury of hybrid or remote working – compared to office-based colleagues, said Avichal Kulshrestha, Principal Industry Insights Manager at UKG. “Shift patterns are set to ensure that production can meet demand or services can be delivered against opening hours.
“Organisations need to redefine flexibility to make it work for the hundreds of thousands of frontline workers on whom our economy relies. Providing easier access to smarter technology that lets managers and employees manage and change schedules around work-life events is critically needed to unlock better employee engagement and higher levels of productivity."
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Article written by Ella Tansley | Published 31 January 2025
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