The Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven has the last days visited Serbia.
During the vidit PM Löfven met Serbian Prime Minister Alexandar Vucic. Löfven promised his and Swedens’ support for Serbias wish to join the European Union.
“I appreciate the progress that Serbia has made” Löfven stated to media.
PM Löfven had a long conversation with PM Vucic and the two leaders then held a joint press conference where they commented on the EU issue, the refugee crisis, trade cooperation, international organizations and cooperation and security.
“I am convinced that the path Serbia has chosen – the road to Europe – is the right one and a path that will provide stability and prosperity. Serbia has Sweden’s full support for EU membership and we will support the country throughout the journey”, said Stefan Löfven.
During his visit Löfven also met the Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic and representatives of the Swedish companies Astra Zeneka, Ericsson, Ikea and Securitas where they discussed opportunities for Swedish investments in the region.
“Serbia is implementing a modern environment that is important for the future development. There is a great interest on both sides to expand trade between our countries”, said Stefan Löfven in a comment.
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Encouraging people to work from home doesn’t just appeal to employees; it could help build trust and increase productivity, according to an MIT study.
The Executive Education program at MIT Sloan School of Management piloted a flex time scheme in which a team of 35 employees were encouraged to work remotely at least two days per week, were able to work hours that suited them, and weren’t expected to be connected 24/7. They were expected to make it into the office at least one day a week.
Following the six-month trial, 100% of employees said they would recommend working remotely.
Staff reported feeling less stressed, with reduction in commute time having a big impact on stress levels. Associate Dean of the Executive Education program at MIT, Peter Hirst, discussed the outcomes of the pilot in an article for Harvard Business Review. He noted that by reducing the number of days staff needed to commute a core area of stress was eliminated.
“That benefit should reap results in healthier and happier employees who take fewer unplanned sick days,” he said.
The scheme also found flex time increased worker productivity and therefore led to financial gain. Not only did flexible working increase employee’s happiness, health and productivity, it also increased trust. “We trust our people to be professionals and understand what needs to be done, regardless of where they work,” Hirst emphasised.
Traditional work practices requiring specific and strict working hours can indicate a lack of trust in employees. Allowing flexible working shows trust in staff, with MIT finding 62% of employees felt an improved level of trust and respect from their employers.
The results achieved by MIT have been replicated in other reports, with the Society for Human Resource Management reporting that more than 80% of flexible working arrangements were successful.
They also reported increased productivity in some workers who began working flex time, as well as a decrease in sickness. Flexible working is now being seen as a necessity that companies need to embrace. 60% of employers say that flexible working is the key to staying competitive in a report from Powwownow.
More than three quarters of employers believe flexible working leads to a better work-life balance. “Flexible working is becoming a necessity within our working lives,” Jason Downes, Managing Director at Powwownow said. “Companies really need to embrace this is order to remain competitive.”
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