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Increasing sustainability by making flexible work, work.

Increasing sustainability by making flexible work, work. Malcolm Boswell 20 th April 2012 mboswell@acas.org.uk. Smarter working – getting the right result. The benefits. Types of smarter working. Moving to smarter working. Legal considerations.

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Increasing sustainability by making flexible work, work.

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  1. Increasing sustainability by making flexible work, work. Malcolm Boswell 20th April 2012 mboswell@acas.org.uk

  2. Smarter working – getting the right result. • The benefits. • Types of smarter working. • Moving to smarter working. • Legal considerations. • The disadvantages.

  3. The benefits of smarter working. • Reduced accommodation footprint. • Less travel to work. • Less travel at peak times. • Improved work-life balance. • A wider selection pool.

  4. Which results in: • More engaged workforce. • Employer of choice. • Improved Health and Wellbeing • Reduced absence and labour turnover • GREATER PRODUCTIVITY AT LOWER COST.

  5. Types of smarter working • Smarter working is not new! • Flexi time. • Compressed hours/annualised hours. • Remote working. • Home working.

  6. Moving to smarter working. • Is it for you? • Assess the cost benefits – be realistic. • Think outside the box. • Take advantage of new technology. • Communication and employee involvement are key.

  7. Moving to smarter working. • Sell the benefits – address the fears • Secure buy in from managers and employees. • Consult and be flexible. • Buy in the change – stagger the change • Communicate, consult and keep voluntary.

  8. Legal considerations. • Information and Consultation requirements. • Redundancy - Sec 188 Notices • Change of contract – constructive dismissal • Collective implications. • Direct or indirect discrimination. • Transfer Regs – variation of contract

  9. Legal considerations. > Health and Safety. > Negligence – Duty of Care/Confidentiality. > Working Time Regulations. > Tax implications.

  10. The disadvantages. • It is not a no cost option – legal implications. • IT capacity – start up and ongoing support. • Two tier workforce can cause resentment. • Office based workers deal with enquiries. • Effect on absence procedures.

  11. The disadvantages. • Performance management. • Bringing individuals back in – a two way issue. • Isolation – stress related issues. • Knowledge exchange/Social networking. • Dampens desire for progression/development.

  12. and finally • Not all people are suited to working from home. • Not all homes are suitable to work from. • We trust those we can monitor the least. • Seek advice before you act. • Needs commitment from the top.

  13. Seek advice. • Local Acas Adviser • www.acas.org.uk • Helpline: 08457 47 47 47 • Smarter Working Initiative • Employers Associations etc.

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