From Nice-to-Have to Need-to-Have: Why Flexible Working Now Supports Performance

For many people, it has become an essential way to manage growing workloads, protect work-life balance and perform at their best. Flexible working is a lifeline for many, but can the benefit now support business performance?

Download our latest guide to discover why flexible working should now be treated as part of your organisation’s performance strategy, not simply its people policy.

Are employers underestimating the value of flexible working?

The BHN Extras Stretch It Survey 2026 reveals a workforce under increasing pressure:

• 76% of employees work beyond their contracted hours
• 36% say they are often or always unable to switch off outside work
• Just 35% of HR decision-makers believe flexibility would help employees move beyond “just coping”

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