The Prime Minister has just announced that the Government is extending the right to request flexible working to parents of older children. This already applies to parents with a child under 6, a disabled child under 18 and, more recently, to carers of adults. Now Imelda Walsh, J Sainsbury’s HR Director has been asked to come with the cut-off age for eligibility related to older children. Recommendations are due early 2008.
We already know that flexible workers are typically happier and more motivated and productive workers, but how will you manage your business if everyone has the right to flexible working? Whoever said that 9 -5 was the best option for office hours? Do we need the same working pattern all year round?
If you want to recruit and retain your key staff you may be the one who needs to become supple about flexible working. Want information on your flexible employment rights and responsibilities? More here
