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Most Workers Prefer Flexible Hours Over Remote Work
June 25, 2025
Exercise 1
Vocabulary
Direction: Listen and repeat after your tutor
Prioritize
/praɪˈɔː.rə.taɪz/
To decide what is most important and do it first.
- Employees feel happier when they have more autonomy in their work schedule.
Autonomy
/ɔːˈtɒ.nə.mi/
The ability to make your own decisions without being controlled by someone else.
- Employees feel happier when they have more autonomy in their work schedule.
Hybrid
/ˈhaɪ.brɪd/
A mix of two different things; in this context, a combination of working from home and working in the office.
- The company adopted a hybrid model to give workers more flexibility.
Burnout
/ˈbɜːn.aʊt/
A state of physical and mental exhaustion caused by too much stress or overwork.
- Strict work schedules often lead to burnout among staff.
Exercise 2
News Article
Direction: Read the pulse aloud or with your teacher.
Most Workers Prefer Flexible Hours Over Remote Work
A new survey shows that many workers prefer flexible working hours over the option to work from home.
The survey was conducted by LinkedIn, the popular job-related social media platform. It asked more than 30,000 workers around the world about their work preferences.
The Results
According to the results, twice as many people said they want to choose when they work rather than where they work. For example, many workers said they enjoy remote work, but flexibility in working hours is even more important.
Why? Because flexible hours help people manage their time, take care of family responsibilities, and feel less stress.
What Employers Are Doing
Some companies are starting to offer more "flex time". This means workers can choose their own start and end times, as long as the work gets done. Experts say that this kind of flexibility helps workers feel more motivated and productive.
But not all companies support it yet. Some employers still prefer fixed schedules or want employees to be in the office.
Expert Opinion
A LinkedIn expert said,
“Flexible work doesn’t just mean working from home. It also means giving people control over their schedules, which can improve their well-being and job satisfaction.”
Exercise 3
Discussion
Share your opinions with your tutor
1. Do you prefer working from home or going to the office? Why?
2. Would you like to choose your own work hours? Why or why not?
3. How does flexible work affect work–life balance?
4. What kind of job would be perfect for flexible hours?
5. Do you think people work better in the morning or at night?
6. What are the possible problems with flexible schedules?
7. How can a company check if someone is working if they are at home?
8. In your country, is flexible work common or rare?
9. How can working from home affect family life?
10. Should all jobs offer some flexibility? Why or why not?
