In 2025, a number of employees prefer flexible work arrangements

As people return to work at the beginning of 2025, experts say there is a continued demand for flexible arrangements. Who can request such a set-up?

As the 2025 work year kicks off, experts say the demand for flexible arrangements remains. Credit: Shurttlestock

Key Points

• The demand for flexible work arrangements has increased since the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic.
• According to John Hopkins, an associate professor at Swinburne University, employers have become "more open" to requests for flexible work arrangements in recent years.
• According to the Fair Work Ombudsman, flexible work arrangements can have various aspects related to the hours, system, and location of work.