Public sector ‘works more flexibly’, survey reveals

Feb 9 Public sector ‘works more flexibly’, survey reveals

A new study has revealed that public sector management and workforces are working more flexibly than the private sector. This statement is true both in terms of setting work policies as well as the communications tools they use.

That is the conclusion of a survey commissioned by Siemens Enterprise Communications, which took a poll of 1,000 workers.

Alan Kirkham, service director of ICT and procurement at Wakefield Council, explained to HR Magazine some of the challenges his company is facing.

"In the public sector," Mr Kirkham explained, "we are facing tough efficiency targets and we are looking for solutions that support an agile workforce.

"Siemens Enterprise Communications is working with Wakefield Council to support our flexible working policies and aspirations by providing us with modern business solutions including telephony mobility for hot-desk environments and unified communication."

Earlier this week, O2, one of the UK's biggest mobile phone firms, launched a practical study into the advantages of flexible working, allowing 3,000 to work remotely for the day.

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