In a study conducted by Regus, the world’s largest provider of flexible workplaces  it was reported that over two-fifths of workers in Malta (42%) said that they have to sacrifice sleep to fit in personal and work commitments, either by waking up too early or by burning the midnight oil.

Although flexible working is highlighted as a way to reduce commuting, creating more hours in the day for sleep or family life and improving productivity and staff retention, only just over half (54%) of firms are rewarding management for encouraging the creation of a flexible workforce.

​Workers also highlighted that a shorter commute (19%) and greater flexibility of location (15%) would give them more time spend with their families as well as to catch some extra shut-eye, but businesses can also benefit from introducing greater flexibility which is reported to improve productivity (46%) and help retain staff (81%).