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We released new data today with WorkplaceTrends.com on workplace flexibility and work-life balance in a study entitled the “2015 Workplace Flexibility Study.” We surveyed over 1,000 professionals (both employed and unemployed) as well as 116 HR leaders to understand their views on workplace flexibility.
Interestingly, 67% of HR professionals think that their employees have a balanced work-life, yet almost half (45%) of employees feel that they don’t have enough time each week for their personal activities. While that disconnect exists, HR leaders are certainly aware of the benefits of workplace flexibility in their recruitment and retention efforts:

We’re underway. Black Friday. Cyber Monday. The holiday shopping season is here. And with the billions of dollars spent in store and online from savvy shoppers, employers need to make sure they keep the shelves stocked and online customer support stations manned. A few weeks ago we reported on the massive growth in holiday hiring by employers, and today, we came across this great infographic from Adecco which illustrates the significant impact of holiday hiring on the economy. Check out the mind-blowing scale of holiday hiring.

Government leaders are increasingly adopting mobile and social recruiting technologies to help match job seekers with employers in their cities. The latest is Mayor...