As we navigate the evolving landscape of the UK job market, there’s a clear trend that’s impossible to ignore: flexibility is no longer just a perk, it’s a necessity. Recent data from Flexa, as reported by Personnel today has revealed some eye-opening trends that highlight why adapting to this new norm is crucial for our […]
Put on your future-gazing glasses, because we’re heading into a new era of working. Imagine a world where your staff can work not just from the office, but from their cosy homes, bustling cafes, or even while soaking up the sun on a beach. What was once considered a privilege may be about to become […]
https://youtu.be/tfjpWIWZiFo Below are three links you need! Our panel discussion on Flexible Working which took place in July 2021. A link to the Government proposals A link to the consultation document Do not be upset withthe legislation you get if you don’t take the opportunity to have your say now! The closing date for consultation […]
As a result of Coronavirus, the government has today said that as many people as possible should try to work from home, where possible and practical to do so. For some people that’s business as normal, but for others they’ve never had the opportunity or ability to work from home. So how do you work […]
The legal bit Most employees with more than 26 weeks service have the legal right to request flexible working. However, they can only make one request in any rolling 12-month period. It is best practice for a business to have a flexible working policy and a flexible working application form. Employers legally have three months […]
The term ‘flexible working’ means lots of different things depending on who you are speaking to. To some it is the ability to work part-time, to others the ability to work from home and to others the ability to work shifts or on a zero hours basis. The right to request flexible working has been […]
A full set of policies around maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay need to be developed so that employees feel valued and their skills are not lost from the business, but so that they business is able to function effectively with short and long term absences as a result of the prospective and actual […]
This is a massive one for me and one that I spend most of my professional career talking about!!! […]
Within your business, you are obliged to take eligible employees’ requests for flexible working arrangements seriously. It is your right as an employer to determine whether a flexible working request will be detrimental to delivering your business services / products to your clients and you are able to reject requests for flexible working as long […]
Christmas coming, are you listening Here’s a warning, snow is glistening A beautiful sight Office party tonight Working in a winter wonderland Annual leave is a coming Short staffed is a looming With holidays and winter colds Working in a winter wonderland If you plan ahead for the closedown Enable staff to work from home […]
