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05 Advocacy
Flexible working has been embraced by large companies
and national governments as well as cost-conscious
startups. Corporate giants, BT and Bank of America,
are just two examples of companies that have adopted
flexible working practices and enshrined them in
employee contracts, where employees have the option
to work remotely and adjust their working hours. Against
the backdrop of a largely traditional business culture in
China, Shanghai has been coined a ‘Free Trade Zone’
by the government, where it will pilot flexible working
across a number of industries in the hope of realising
commercial gains. Restrictions on standard hours
of work have been lifted for certain sectors, allowing
employees to shift their working day. Similarly, in
2014 the UK Government introduced the right for all
employees to work flexibly, a benefit previously reserved
for those with parent or caring requirements. Advocacy
by corporates and governments alike will help fuel the
growth of the Flexible Working industry.
Berlin Sub Markets
Shanghai Sub Markets
New Huangpu
Jing-an
Kreuzberg
Mitte
108
Total
74
Total
24
26
26
14
1-9
Flexible Office Location Totals
20-29
40-49
10-19
30-39
50+