Flexible Work Options
Meeting employees' requests about flexible work
options may help attract and retain people who have competing demands on their
time. Surveys now show that many older and younger
workers value flexible working conditions. Being prepared for
this requirement may provide a competitive edge for your
business. It is important to note, however, that workforce
flexibility works best when people know what is expected of them and
how you see them performing. This is covered later in Setting
Goals and Giving Feedback.
Options for flexible work include:
- Job sharing
- Fewer hours per day or week
- Fewer days per week
- Time off without pay
- reduced pay is spread evenly over the year
- Providing the option for a different position in the organisation
- Working school terms only
- Working from home
- Taking on a training role to make use of older worker's experience
- Special project work
- Other individual options may be negotiated in order to keep staff who are well performing
For more information check with your employer or employee
association
