Flexible working policy should be high priority for employers
New technologies mean that working flexibly is now easier than ever, writes Ben Conway
Employers should put the introduction of a flexible working policy high on their agenda. Requests to work flexibly are set to rise as employees seek a better work-life balance, technology facilitates innovative ways of working and the workforce ages.
For employers, this means allowing staff to shape how, when and where they do their work. It covers a variety of arrangements, from remote working to four-day weeks.
A policy is an essential tool ...
