"Not only [does it] drive up the personal ROI of
the people who work at Booz Allen, to make
sure their work-life balance is there," he said.
"But [it also] drives up the return on investment
in their real estate by increasing utilization,
and reinvesting savings in better work
environments so that they can be more
effective, collaborative, and innovative when
they come into the office."
The ROI of a flexible hoteling program resonates
for some employees on a deeply personal level.
The program, for example, allowed Booz Allen's
Crisson to continue her job while taking care of
her ailing mother.
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"Using the mobility tools, I was able to get my
mom through cancer, get her to treatments," she
said, recalling many meetings she attended from
her car. "Nobody knew any different — I was, as far
as they were concerned, sitting right at my desk."
"People have been able to be a lot more flexible,"
added Crisson. "It's really given us the ability to
have a much more mobile workforce."
And even when the situation is less urgent,
employees see meaningful benefits.
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