Doncaster, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/23/2015 -- According to the reputable body The Law Society Gazette, more businesses are trying to provide for greater job flexibility. This includes practices such as alternate working hours, variable shift patterns, working from home, open-plan offices without allocated seating and innovative forms of teleworking.
In the past few years there have been changes to the law on flexible working. However, of more importance to employers in driving change is the profit motive. More accommodating approaches to employment could be seen as a step to success in modern business practices as it is widely believed that happier staff are more productive.
The Law Gazette highlighted the results of a survey which showed that up to 9 out of 10 employees regarded flexible working as important. The increased attention on flexible working also follows a number of high-profile employers adopting varied practices. All business sectors are affected, including white collar professionals. For example, the international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has been one of the latest to announce an initiative geared towards greater staff control and freedom in the workplace. The planned initiatives are typical of other employers in providing a mix of informal flexible working and also formal changes to employment contracts
As flexible working is a relatively new framework for employment, it is essential that both staff and bosses approach it in an effective way, taking appropriate legal precautions whilst maintaining good relationships in the workplace.
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"Flexible working may be considered a positive force for change by many. The prospect of alternate hours of workspace and working time arrangements can be seen as liberating– yet it also opens up questions. Some people may be considering their own workplace standards and feeling like they have an unjustified or unfair arrangement. Others may face new flexible features such as rates of pay for reduced hours but may not be sure what their legal entitlements are in regards to them. In cases like this it is essential to seek the advice of a legal specialist. Employers, too, may also wish to have reassurance that new flexible arrangements are compliant with the law and that changes have been made in line with best practice. Here at The Legal Team we offer professional support in the field of employment law and are happy to be of help."
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