Many employees feel ignored by their employers when it comes to hybrid working. A survey found that 43% of companies did not seek feedback from their staff on work arrangements, and only 40% of employees reported that their organisation sometimes shared survey feedback, while 11% said they never shared any.
Employers Direct offers FREE HR Advice to businesses of all sizes, within any industry in the UK. Our qualified HR advisors are here to offer your business confidential, in-depth, actionable advice on any HR query or issue you may face.
Maintaining communication between business leaders and employees is crucial for building trust within an organisation.
While there may be times when the needs of the organisation take precedence over policy, it’s important to have an open dialogue about flexible working arrangements. This is especially critical now, as widespread flexibility in the workplace is still a relatively new concept.
Not being transparent about flexible working options can pose a significant risk to attracting top talent, and it can also hinder creating a culture of openness and inclusion within the organisation.
Candidates need to feel that they have a clear understanding of their flexible work arrangements and that they can count on stability. Professionals who value flexibility won’t hesitate to seek out an organisation that includes flexible working options in their contracts.
The Flexible Working Act, which was granted royal assent in July, will be effective next year. The act allows employees to request flexible working from their first day on a new job.
Employers Direct offers FREE HR Advice to businesses of all sizes, within any industry in the UK. Our qualified HR advisors are here to offer your business confidential, in-depth, actionable advice on any HR query or issue you may face.
According to the recent study conducted by recruitment company Hays and shared exclusively with People Management, 37% of employees do not have hybrid or remote working included in their employment contracts.
Surprisingly, even though 84% of workers consider flexible working agreements to be essential when accepting a new job, they are not always included in their contracts.
Further findings stated that 53% of employers consider transparency regarding their company’s flexible working approach to be very important for attracting employees. Another 34% of employers said it was quite important.
The study included 8,800 professionals and employers. Only 8% of employers believe that transparency around flexible working is not very important, while just 5% said it was not important at all.
The research also revealed that hybrid working is a significant factor in employee turnover. Almost half (47%) of professionals said they would consider changing jobs if an organisation was more transparent about the flexible working options available.
Employers Direct offers FREE HR Advice to businesses of all sizes, within any industry in the UK. Our qualified HR advisors are here to offer your business confidential, in-depth, actionable advice on any HR query or issue you may face.
Employers should acknowledge that flexible working is now a fundamental and widely expected aspect of the modern world of work.
Failure to include flexible working agreements in staff contracts can create unnecessary concern and mistrust among employees.
We provide free support if you’re an employer and need advice on HR issues. We offer 24/7 help to guide you through the process.
Please speak to one of our HR and employment law advisors free at 0800 152 2287 or fill in the form here to request a callback.
Employers Direct offers FREE HR Advice to businesses of all sizes, within any industry in the UK. Our qualified HR advisors are here to offer your business confidential, in-depth, actionable advice on any HR query or issue you may face.
There are many different types of discrimination in the workplace. That’s why at Employers Direct we give employers professional advice and support 24/7.
We will advise you on all the remedies for a breach of employment contract so you can have peace of mind.
Whether you’re unsure what to do with an unfair dismissal claim or need support on an employment tribunal. We’re on hand to help.
Dealing with harassment claims, especially sexual harassment at work can be tough for an employer. We give free expert advice to help solve any issues.
If you’re an employer struggling with bullying in the workplace and a claim has been made, we will support you.
As experts in all employment law issues, we’re here to provide step-by-step advice based on the official ACAS code of practice.
Speak to us for free advice 0800 464 0968
0800 464 0968
Request a free call back
Located in Manchester, we’ve been providing business owners with HR and Employment Law since 2006.
Available 24/7, our free employer advice service is second to none.
Our aim still to this day is to support small businesses with ACAS-code based advice.
We’ve received over 100,000 requests for advice. And successfully helped businesses avoid costly employment tribunals.
We are here to cater to your needs no matter how big or small the problem is.
Call us now 0800 464 0968
or request a
Request a free call back
