Women are sick of waiting for genuine flexibility, so we’re building it ourselves

“Women want genuine, guilt-free flexibility and we want it now. If that sounds like a rally cry, it’s because it is.

Every day I speak with women who are sick of the token gestures of ‘flexibility’ that come with unspoken expectations of constant availability and extra hours. We want workplaces that truly support our need for balance, without guilt or compromise.

This is more than just a desire for adjusted hours or remote work options. It’s about creating an environment where success is measured by outcomes, not hours spent at work, and where taking time for family or personal health is seen as a fundamental right, not a weakness.”

 

Hear from ActivOT Founder Helen Whait about how she shattered workplace norms to create a truly flexible workplace in this article, originally published by Women’s Agenda.