Accountancy graduates entering the workplace in 2010 do so at an exciting time with flexible working patterns becoming more popular.
According to a recent study, such conditions could benefit employee health and family life and will be helpful for many workers.
The Durham University study looked at 16,000 employees and found that flexitime and teleworking arrangements are becoming increasingly popular in developed nations.
Such conditions can relieve pressure on over-worked employees, the TUC suggested.
A spokesman said that heavy workloads put a strain on employees by leaving them with less time to spend with loved ones.
"It also leads to stress, which can ruin the little time that over-worked staff do get to spend with their family." he said.
Other results of the study revealed that employees see health benefits in terms of reduced heart rate, blood pressure and tiredness and improved alertness, which may be down to increased sleep quality.
