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Flexible working - options, advantages, disadvantages and things to consider? In this episode of the podcast I give an overview of and my thoughts on implementing flexible working arrangements in your business. Whether for individual employees or as a wholesale change to the way you work, could this be the future for your business? In this episode I will cover: * Examples of businesses who have already made changes for more employee flexibility. * Different types of arrangements that you could consider. * An overview of the legal right to request flexible working. * The advantages of being open minded about flexible working. * The disadvantages and potential issues that could arise.
Action Points 1. Consider surveying employees or creating a poll to find out if flexible working would be of interest to staff. 2. Think about the types of arrangements that may work for your business. 3. Consider trialing the changes first. 4. Seek advice if you are unsure what to do and how to implement. 5. Don't forget to take advantage of the publicity and promotion that could come with making changes to your business. If you are the first in your industry or you are trying something radical why not create a press release about it.
Useful Links The right to request flexible working - The legal position - Episode 1 of the podcast Article about the legal firm who have switched to a 4 day week Please do leave any comments, ideas and best practice below. Please ensure that any comments are respectful to all views and opinions.
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Will Working Time include time spent travelling from home to the first job of the day for mobile workers?
This weeks' episode of the podcast features the case of Federación de Servicios Privados del sindicato Comisiones Obreras v Tyco Integrated Security SL and another, a European Court of Justice case about what constitutes working time for the purposes of European law. In this episode I will cover: * What the case was about * Why the Union for the employees made the claim in the first place * Why it went to the European Court of Justice (ECJ) * What the Working Time Directive is and how it applies to UK law * What the Working Time Regulations are * What the decision of the European Court was * What it means for Employers * What you need to do now
HR Best Practice Tip The HR tip of the week is about getting the best from your staff, incentivising them and making them feel appreciated. A happy workforce = a productive one! Helpful Links Federación de Servicios Privados del sindicato Comisiones Obreras v Tyco Integrated Security SL and another Article on this case Would you like to be kept up to date with the latest news and best practice for employing people? Sign up to my newsletter and you will receive regular updates straight to your inbox .
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The information contained in this Podcast and post is provided for guidance and is a snapshot of the law at the time. It is provided for your information only and should not be used as a substitute for obtaining legal advice that it specific to your particular circumstances.
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What do you need to know about an employees right to request flexible working? In this first episode I bring you all of the information you need to know about the new right to request flexible working.
In particular you will learn * What the law was before the change * What it means practically * How it will effect your business * How to avoid running into difficulties
HR best practice tip The best practice tip this week is about Contracts or Section 1 Statements as they are known to lawyer types!
Podcast references & helpful information If you want to read full guidance on how the new right to request flexible working with work in practice have a look here
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