Flexible working

INTRODUCTION The concept of 'a job for life' and a compliant, loyal workforce is long gone. In its place are more self-determined employees who know their rights and demand ever more freedom, flexibility and co-operation from their employer frequently with powerful unions, and now new legislation to back them up. DEFINITION Flexible working is a broad term covering a variety of working time patterns and other working arrangements. For employers, flexible-working helps to meet business …

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