The key to getting the most out of workers may be allowing them to do their jobs when they feel like it.
Originally coined by journalist Ellen C Scott, chronoworking enables employees to ditch standard office hours and pick schedules that match their personal “chronotypes” instead — the natural time at which their bodies want to sleep.
While early risers are typically more productive at the start of the day, their performance falls as time goes by. On the other hand, night owls are believed to be more efficient in the evening.
What’s in it for businesses?
Four years after the pandemic, companies are seeking creative ways to lure and retain talent, as per Forbes.
Four-day work week, hybrid and remote work are some terms to have entered our vocabulary post-pandemic. No longer do we all spend an hour or so on a commute between the set times of around seven to nine in the morning, and we can truly understand when we are most productive and how to get the most out of our job.
While workers, especially younger ones, prefer adapting their schedules to their most productive hours, businesses can also gain from chronoworking. If workers are happy and that their managers allow them to work hours that suit their needs, they are going to be more likely to stay at the organisation.
Chronoworking is especially important for companies with workforces spread across different time zones.
The Pros Of Chronoworking: Unlocking A World Of Benefits
The Potential Advantages Of Chronoworking In India Are Vast And Varied.
- Enhanced Productivity: By Aligning Work Hours With Peak Performance Periods, Employees Can Accomplish More In Less Time.
- Improved Well-Being: Flexible Schedules Promote A Healthier Work-Life Balance, Leading To Reduced Stress And Enhanced Mental Well-Being.
- Boosted Engagement: Empowering Employees To Manage Their Own Schedules Fosters A Sense Of Trust And Autonomy, Driving Motivation And Morale.
- Talent Magnet: In A Competitive Talent Landscape, Offering Flexible Work Arrangements Can Be A Powerful Magnet For Attracting And Retaining Top-Notch Talent.
Learning to work with, not against, your natural circadian rhythm is set to be one of the biggest work health trends of the year.
