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The case for flexible work
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Workplace flexibility is best when it meets the needs of both employees and the business.
Maturity assessment
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Understanding the context and maturity of your business is a crucial first step in integrating flexible working arrangements.
A policy approach
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A formal policy on flexible work explicitly states the intent and practices of an organisation.
Flexible Work Application Form
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The Fair Work Ombudsman requires that requests for flexible work are delivered to the employer in writing to ensure clarity on agreements and adherence to legal requirements.
Flexible Work Managers Response
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This form can help employees who wish to request flexible work.
Guidance for managers
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Managers are critical enablers of workforce flexibility, serving as the bridge between policy and practice.
The role of managers
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Managers are critical enablers of workforce flexibility, serving as the bridge between policy and practice.
Questions to ask when considering flexible working arrangements
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Below are a series of questions managers should ask themselves before accepting or rejecting flexible work arrangements.
Handling difficult conversations
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There may be times when you have to handle difficult conversations relating to flexible working, and that’s okay.
Supported Returner Program
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Implement a supported returner program to recruit individuals who have been on an extended career break.
Returner requirements
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While motivation and circumstances differ by individual, there are some common considerations across the broader group.
The case for a supported returner program
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The benefits of a returner program go well beyond optics or moral obligation.
A guide to creating a supported returner program
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This map provides a high-level overview of the stages of developing the returner program. The tools to support you during each phase can be found in this document.
Returner readiness assessment
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This resource will help you map your business' current state against a range of factors including those to attract, recruit and retain women.
Strategic drivers
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This resource will help you set clear objectives, refine your program vision and put together a business case for implementing a supported returner program.
Your guiding coalition
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This resource will help you create your network map.
Developing a supported returner program
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This resource sets out the program principles and structural elements to design a supported returner program.
Communication and internal positioning
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This resource sets out the communications fundamentals and provides a sample campaign advertisement and message house for your supported returner program.
Attracting returners
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This resource sets out the principles for attracting returners and provides sample returner advertisements for supported returner programs from overseas businesses.