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Flexible Working

Kelly

Hello all, 

I’m looking to undertake a research project around flexible working as we all find the ‘new normal.’  I’d like to find out how this currently works for your organisation…

How have you made the transition to flexible working? 

What have been the benefits to your organisation?

Is it possible to sustain high growth with this type of working method? 

Any advice that you can give about how it works for you would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for taking the time to read my post.

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  • Good luck with your research project Kelly. As a local authority maintained school we have a Flexible Working policy and all staff, regardless of length of service are entitled to make the request. We follow the ACAS guidance at all times but have very successfully been able to grant many of our requests to support colleagues into remaining in work. I always talk staff through the process to answer any immediate questions but also ask them to talk about what their compromise point is which gives us all a greater deal of flexibility. On occasion we have had to refuse the request but will make a counter offer on what might be more acceptable. I think being open to suggestion is key - be prepared for reluctance from some managers/leaders but get them to explore why that is. One of my mock exam questions for Level 7 LMP was around part time leadership staff and my answer was very much that I would far rather have 50% of an excellent, engaged person that 0%.
  • in reply to Sarah Trueman
    That's great Sarah thank you for sharing this.
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