The questions everyone is asking about flexible working

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Silvia Janska & Jessica May - Flexee Ltd | HNC2022

30 minute video - Certificated at 1 hour of CPD

34% of vet nurses in the UK currently work flexibly, approximately double wish to work flexibly, and more then 50% find it difficult to arrange this with their employer. 

There are a few core aspects that are at play when arranging flexible working. It needs to work for the individual, as well as for the team and the business. Fairness of opportunity is key. 

However, the current reactive approach to flexible working requests means the employee needs are either not met, or are unsustainable long-term - meaning we might work flexitime, but still feel the work-load is the same as before reducing hours for example. 

Rota management is another headache when discussing flex work. Yet about 20% of vet practices are making flexible working work. So, what are they doing?