Flexible work arrangements
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Define flexible working.
Answer
Flexible working offers alternatives to traditional working hours/locations, such as when, where or how much employees work.
💡 Hint
Flex = time/place/amount.
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Flexible working changes where, when, or how ______ employees work.
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Much.
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Time/place/amount.
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Give one example of flexible working.
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Teleworking (remote working) where employees work from home using ICT to stay connected.
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Remote via tech.
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Name any two types of flexible working.
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Teleworking and flexitime.
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Two types = quick marks.
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Give one benefit of flexible working.
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Wider recruitment pool and higher retention because roles suit parents/carers and others needing flexibility.
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Attract + keep staff.
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What is flexitime?
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Employees choose start and finish times within agreed limits, often with core hours everyone must work.
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Core hours + choice.
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Give one benefit of flexible working for a business.
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It can reduce absenteeism and improve motivation because employees can balance work with personal commitments.
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Flex boosts morale.
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Give one limitation of flexible working.
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Not all jobs suit it (e.g. manufacturing/retail) and communication may suffer.
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Not always suitable.
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Exam tip: What should you always judge in a flexible working question?
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Whether flexible working is suitable for the specific role and the business, with one benefit and one drawback.
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Suitability first.
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Give one challenge of flexible working for managers.
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Supervision and communication can be harder, reducing team cohesion and control.
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Harder to manage.
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