Flexible working has taken a bit of a back seat during the covid pandemic, with a large section of the work force being forced to work from home and flexibly by default. But consequently, post pandemic, employees are now more alert than ever to the benefits of flexible working. With the employment market buoyant in many sectors, and the need to retain staff high a high priority, it’s vital to make sure that you are well equipped to handle requests and to effectively manage employees working flexibly.
We will recap on the basics, including the statutory right to request process, and look at practical and legal issues arising from flexible working and how to avoid, manage and overcome them. We will also look at flexible working in the recruitment process and discuss both practical and legal considerations arising from the ongoing four day working week pilot.
Who should attend?
- HR Directors
- HR personnel
- Managers
What will be included in the session
- What forms can flexible working take?
- Who does it apply to?
- The statutory right to request process
- Practical issues and how to overcome them
- Potential claims and pitfalls and how to avoid/manage them
- Dealing with flexible working in the recruitment process
- The four day working week – practical and legal considerations