The Equality and Human Rights Commission has published new guidance entitled ‘Working Better: A Manager’s Guide to Flexible Working’. This aims to help business managers implement innovative working methods that also improve productivity and customer service, save money and enable employees to balance their work and personal lives.
The guidance covers:
- the business benefits that can be achieved from implementing flexible working practices;
- the key principles for introducing flexibility;
- advice on implementing flexible working;
- the key management skills required;
- case studies of flexible working arrangements in large and small businesses; and
- Q&As on problem solving for challenging situations.
The guidance can be found at