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Our Flexible Working Policy outlines guidelines for employees seeking alternative work arrangements, fostering work-life balance and productivity.
1 Overview
1.1 [Company] has a policy of trying to assist staff to balance their work and home life commitments.
1.2 Any employee has a statutory right to request a permanent change to their working hours and/or start and finish times.
1.3 This document provides guidelines regarding working hours and patterns, and establishes procedures for employees wishing to request a temporary or permanent change. Such requests will be considered taking into account the impact on the organisation, work colleagues and any other relevant factors.
2 Scope
2.1 This policy is applicable to all employees of [company name].
3 General principles
3.1 Hours of work
Employee's normal hours and working patterns will be specified in their Statement of Terms and Conditions of
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This Flexible Working Policy outlines the guidelines and procedures for employees seeking flexible work arrangements to accommodate their personal needs while maintaining productivity and meeting business requirements. It provides a framework for requesting and implementing flexible working.
The policy aims to promote work-life balance, enhance employee satisfaction and retention, and support diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
By adhering to this policy, organisations can foster a more inclusive and adaptable work culture that accommodates the diverse needs of their workforce. It demonstrates the employer's commitment to supporting employees' well-being and allows for greater flexibility in managing work arrangements to meet both individual and organisational needs effectively.
Yes. This template has been designed for organisations of all sizes, including small businesses, charities and growing employers. It follows UK employment law best practice and can be adapted to suit your organisation.
Our templates are developed with UK employment legislation, Acas guidance and HR best practice in mind and are reviewed and updated as relevant requirements change. However, every employment situation is different, so the template should be adapted to the circumstances and checked against the employee's contract and your organisation's procedures before use.
Yes, we highlight the areas of the document that you need to update with your own details, and where you need to make decisions to suit your situation. This saves you time and ensures that you meet best practice.
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Darryl Horn, Chartered HR Director
Darryl is a Chartered HR professional with over 25 years' experience in senior HR and employee relations roles.
He has extensive practical experience of managing flexible working processes and founded hrdocbox to provide businesses with practical, professionally developed HR resources grounded in UK employment law and best practice.
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