Which of the following is an example of workforce flexibility?

• A. Part-time
• B. Flexitime
• C. Remote working
• D. Compressed week

Answer: (C)

Workforce flexibility means adjusting how and where people work to fit both business needs and personal circumstances. Remote working is the clearest example because it changes the location from which work is done, allowing employees to perform their tasks outside the traditional office. This location independence, often supported by digital tools, makes staffing more adaptable and can improve work-life balance.

The other options illustrate flexible working patterns in terms of when or how long people work (part-time reduces hours, flexitime lets you vary start and finish times, a compressed week packs the same hours into fewer days). While these are also forms of flexibility, remote working directly demonstrates flexibility in where work takes place, which is the standout example here.