Changes in Law to Promote Flexible Working in UK
There has been a significant change in UK employment law so as to facilitate flexible working arrangements. As per these new changes, working parents now have the right to request for more flexible working arrangements. Even web workers are allowed to ask for better and flexible working arrangements.
Many business units have been concerned at the potential impact of these changes. Here are a few tips for those employers to help them prepare a potential influx of flexible working applications for employees.
As employer, you need to understand the process of application. Usually it takes about 14 weeks to review and negotiate the entire process and this gives you ample time to prepare yourself.
Take time to understand your staff and the roles they play in your organization. It will help you understand their impacts on your business.
Trust your staff, especially those who are assets for your organization. In this way you can avoid problems such as absenteeism, significant work loss and can even retain your potential workforce from joining your competitors.
The British government views increased working flexibility in working as a means to address social issues. Remote working is an additional practicality of the new change in law.