Flexible working policy
Considerations for employers when introducing a flexible working policy and example templates.
Introducing a flexible working policy
You should inform and consult your employees before you introduce a flexible working policy. This may help them understand how flexible working arrangements may impact your business.
When planning to implement a flexible working policy, you will need to consider the following:
- What flexible working arrangements will suit the business?
- What are the legal requirements?
- How will you deal with applications, eg, who will attend the meetings, and how will the administration work?
- Are there jobs that might be difficult to do under a flexible working arrangement, eg, jobs that don't suit homeworking?
- If there are, what is the nature of the obstacle, and can you perhaps overcome it?
- How flexible are your IT arrangements, eg, can employees access their email away from the workplace?
Flexible working policy templates
The Equality Commission for Northern Ireland has developed a - you can download and personalise this to your business needs.
The Equality Commission for Northern Ireland also hosts free training courses on flexible working on a regular basis as part of its .
Find out how to set up employment policies for your business.
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