Social Sciences
8 years ago

Flexible work policy boosts physical activity and reduces sedentary behavior in employees.

Journal of science and medicine in sport
Workplace flexibility: Does policy influence physical activity and sedentary behaviour in employees?
Heidi Olsen, Wendy J. Brown, Nicola W. Burton

Paper Summary

Workplace flexibility allows employees to choose their work hours and location. A study looked at how this flexibility affects physical activity and sitting time in office workers. The researchers found that implementing a flexible work policy can lead to increased physical activity and reduced sedentary behavior among employees.

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