Tag: Flexible Working

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Research has shown that only a quarter of fathers who are eligible to take paternity leave following the birth of a child last year, have done so. 

To attract and retain the best talent, employers need to be aware of what changes they must make to working practices in order to reflect the wants and needs of their workforce, especially as the UK moves towards a more normal way of life.

Downing Street has confirmed the government is considering introducing legislation to make working from home the default option by giving employees the right to request it from their employer.

The blended approach of working from home and attending the workplace on certain days of the week is what employers are now actively considering as part of a new working model, called hybrid work.

As employers assess the significant impact that the Coronavirus pandemic has had on their business, and plans and strategies are developed for the future, one of the unfortunate outcomes may be the need to reduce employee headcount as part of a restructure.

How Should an Employer Respond to a Request for Flexible Working? There is no set procedure for employers to follow when dealing with statutory requests for flexible working, but they must deal with such requests in a reasonable manner.

Employers can help address what is still seen as a taboo subject by introducing specific menopause policies and training to improve managers’ awareness of its symptoms and their responsibilities.