If you're thinking of working less than full-time, this is the guide
for you. Part-time? Flex-time? Job-share? How should you approach your
boss about it? How can you best meet the challenges that follow? Read
it and find out how, by working flexibly, you can achieve more fulfillment
at work and in your life and keep your boss happy.
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How to go about it
It is worth spending some time on research, to pick the type of flexible
working that suits you best, and to make sure you put a good case to your
manager
Checklist for research
What kind of flexible working would best suit my circumstances and personality?
Which option would best fit the demands of my job?
How would it affect my fiinancial situation and my prospects for promotion?What
effects will reducing my hours have on my employment rights and benefits,
for example, pension, holidays, maternity pay etc?
Will I be able to return to full-time working when I want to?
How will my choice affect my collleagues, particularly those who report
to me?
Would it entail more work for my manager?
Would my employer encounter extra costs/make savings?
Are there any other examples of people working flexibly within the organisation?
Does my employer keep a register of flexible workers?
What is company policy on flexible working?
What legal requirements would I and my emloyer have to fulfil? (Your personnel
department if you have one should be able to help you answer the last
two questions, in particular).
