Rugby World Cup set to showcase flexitime benefits

Generous bosses across the UK will allow employees to escape the transport scrum and leave their desks early to watch the Rugby World Cup 2015.

Nearly three-quarters (73%) of UK firms will allow employees the flexibility to watch matches reveals new research from leading recruitment specialist Robert Half UK. 

Of those, more than one in five (22%) will always offer flexi-time or early finishes to watch the game. With games kicking off on weekdays as early as 14:30 employers are allowing workers who traditionally work nine to five significant leeway to catch all the rugby action.

Phil Sheridan, UK Managing Director of Robert Half, commented: “Companies increasingly recognise that allowing employees flexibility has a positive effect on morale and also productivity. In the growing war to attract talent, employers who are seen to be providing their employees with autonomy and rewarding their staff will be more attractive to potential candidates.