Question

Do generations have an impact on the rise of the concept of "flexible working"?

Answer 1

Yes, Generations do have an impact on the rise of the concept of flexible working. Because flexible working is a non traditional concept which allows to work with flexibility ie. Considering work and individual's personal needs as well.

Each generation brings with it new approaches to work. Most recently, the entry of Generation Y into the workforce represents the first cohort who have grown up within a connected world of social platforms and sophisticated devices. They have grown in parallel with the rapid technological evolution of their time and are now intimately connected to a new online ecosystem. The social habits and behaviours of this generation differ substantially from generations before them: they have increasingly used text, email, Facebook, and Twitter to communicate instantaneously with many people at distance, and they are familiar with virtual communities and the power of collectives. Accustomed to rapid change, this generation will vent their frustration when confronted with the inflexibility of traditional businesses, or the inertia of a job that lacks upward mobility. For instance, in a recent survey by Cisco, 45% of Generation Y employees claimed that they would accept a lower-paying job if it provided more flexibility on device choice and mobility.