Operational barriers to flexible working

Hi Anna,

From a hospitality perspective, we're looking at how we can offer more flexibility at all levels - flexibility of hours, days, location, etc. In terms of operational barriers, some do exist: most operational roles have to be performed on-site (housekeeping can't carry out their work from home, etc.) and hours need to cover periods of guest demand. For example, if a chef is responsible for breakfast service, there's little flexibility on scheduled work time (breakfast time) or work location (in the kitchen), although there is be flexibility on the number of hours and the days worked per week. It really depends on how flexibility is defined.

Hi Anna,

From a hospitality perspective, we're looking at how we can offer more flexibility at all levels - flexibility of hours, days, location, etc. In terms of operational barriers, some do exist: most operational roles have to be performed on-site (housekeeping can't carry out their work from home, etc.) and hours need to cover periods of guest demand. For example, if a chef is responsible for breakfast service, there's little flexibility on scheduled work time (breakfast time) or work location (in the kitchen), although there is be flexibility on the number of hours and the days worked per week. It really depends on how flexibility is defined.

Thanks Julia. Yes I absolutely agree it depends on how flexibility is defined; and as I said the willingness to consider new options. I guess as skills shortages continue to bite we will all have to be more creative.