Flexible working is on the rise. The benefits for both the business and its workforce are largely positive, and include improved staff retention, reduced sickness absence, better wellbeing, and increased job satisfaction.
Getting buy-in from senior leaders and managers is a crucial part of successfully implementing flexible working.
This flowchart provides guidance to people professionals who need to gain buy-in and present a business case for flexible working.
You can find more resources on flexible working, including guides and checklists, on our flexible working topic page.
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Use this flowchart to work through how to respond to flexible working requests made during recruitment
Checklist to assist people professionals in measuring, monitoring and evaluating flexible working
Use this checklist and evidence overview to help build a convincing business case for flexible working