Equality and Human Rights Commission

What it is and how you can make it work for your business

This guide will show how flexible working can add value to your business.

Adopting a flexible approach has been shown to increase staff commitment and motivation, and to improve relations between employers and employees. It can also allow some businesses to cut costs and increase productivity.

This guide covers:

• the law around flexible working
• case studies of innovative working in small businesses
•  key principles for implementing new ways of working
• six steps to creating a more flexible workplace
• Q&A section
• directory of useful contacts

Downloads

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• Download a Welsh version of the guide (in Word)
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