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SHORTLISTED: Business Book Awards 2021 - HR & Management Category DISTINGUISHED FAVOURITE: Independent Press Awards 2021 - Business General Category Flexible working is now a key concern for many employees. It spans genders, ages and family circumstances, with 37% of millennials declining a job offer if working flexibly isn't an option and 78% of employees over 50 wanting more flexible hours. Flexible Working is a practical guide for HR practitioners showing how to develop an effective flexible working strategy to meet the needs of employees and the needs of the business. This book explains how to develop effective flexibility policies and processes as well as how to communicate and train line managers on these practices. It also includes advice on how to overcome barriers to flexible working, dispels common myths and offers guidance on the different forms of flexible working available to organizations. Flexible Working shows that working practices outside the standard 9-5, five-days-a-week in the office can benefit a company. It drives employee engagement and performance, reduces costs and workplace stress and improves talent acquisition from a more diverse talent pool. It also explains how a proactive flexible working strategy can have sustainability benefits and reduce a company's carbon footprint. Including case studies from organizations such as Zurich Insurance, and supported by rigorous analysis of flexible working data, this is essential reading for all HR professionals.
About the Author
Gemma Dale is a Senior HR professional, conference speaker, writer and coach with over 20 years' experience. She is a lecturer at Liverpool John Moores University Business School, UK, and co-founder of The Work Consultancy where she helps business develop their people policies. She is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) and author of the award-winning HR blog, People Stuff. In 2021 she was named as one of the Most Influential HR Thinkers by HR Magazine.
Reviews
"Flexible Working is an excellent 'how to do it' book that helps employers think through their options for flexible working in the new world of work. This is a very well written and extremely timely book and will support the HR community in thinking through how we work in the future." * Professor Sir Cary Cooper, Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester *
"From formulating a strategy to launching and embedding flexible working practices across the organization, Gemma Dale's book is the perfect companion to this potentially daunting task. Part One of the book sets out the rich evidential basis for flexible working as a driver of organizational performance and its impact on the bottom line. Part Two provides a step-by-step approach to ensuring that a move towards flexible working is not only successful from day one but also sustainable in the longer term. Packed with case studies, practical examples and useful templates, this book is a must-read for forward-looking businesses of all sizes." * Karen Teago, CEO and Principal Solicitor, Your Employment Settlement Service *
"The book is an accessible and well-reasoned contribution to thinking about and understanding flexible work. It not only makes a clear case for the benefits of organizations taking a flexible approach to work, but offers clear and easily implementable interventions to overcome some of the most commonly faced barriers. It does this whilst also calling out, with gusto, those areas where myth, bluster or lazy assumptions have dominated the debate." * David D'Souza. Membership Director, CIPD *
"This book is a must-read for any HR practitioner or business leader who wants to create a more flexible future for their organization. As well as providing the evidence to build the business case, it delivers a complete and practical guide to every step that you need to take along the way. Gemma provides us with compelling reasons to rethink how and where we work." * Tim Scott, People Director, Fletchers Solicitors *
"If you are a HR professional or a line manager, this comprehensive book will take you on a learning journey giving you both an introductory blast into what flexible working means through to embedding it into your organization's strategy and culture. It uniquely does the horizon scanning for you as you consider the future and how flexible working can support other big workplace agendas like wellbeing, attracting talent and inclusion. Any myths are dispelled, barriers explored, and toolkits included to help to create a flexible working culture and embed flexible working practices. It's a must read. 5 stars from me!" * Daphne Doody-Green, Head of CIPD Northern England *
"Punchy, comprehensive and thorough, Gemma's book covers everything you'll need to know about this vital subject. If you're still in any doubt that flexible working needs to be part of our present and future, you'll be left with a clear sense that this is the right thing to do and be equipped with all the information, perspectives and tools needed to make it happen. You can't afford to be without this book." * Neil Usher, Chief Partnerships Officer, GoSpace AI and author of "The Elemental Workplace" *
Awards
Commended for Independent Press Awards 2021 (United States).
Book Information
ISBN 9781789665895
Author Gemma Dale
Format Paperback
Page Count 248
Imprint Kogan Page Ltd
Publisher Kogan Page Ltd
Weight(grams) 380g
Dimensions(mm) 235mm * 157mm * 16mm
About the Author
Gemma Dale is a Senior HR professional, conference speaker, writer and coach with over 20 years' experience. She is a lecturer at Liverpool John Moores University Business School, UK, and co-founder of The Work Consultancy where she helps business develop their people policies. She is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) and author of the award-winning HR blog, People Stuff. In 2021 she was named as one of the Most Influential HR Thinkers by HR Magazine.
Reviews
"Flexible Working is an excellent 'how to do it' book that helps employers think through their options for flexible working in the new world of work. This is a very well written and extremely timely book and will support the HR community in thinking through how we work in the future." * Professor Sir Cary Cooper, Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester *
"From formulating a strategy to launching and embedding flexible working practices across the organization, Gemma Dale's book is the perfect companion to this potentially daunting task. Part One of the book sets out the rich evidential basis for flexible working as a driver of organizational performance and its impact on the bottom line. Part Two provides a step-by-step approach to ensuring that a move towards flexible working is not only successful from day one but also sustainable in the longer term. Packed with case studies, practical examples and useful templates, this book is a must-read for forward-looking businesses of all sizes." * Karen Teago, CEO and Principal Solicitor, Your Employment Settlement Service *
"The book is an accessible and well-reasoned contribution to thinking about and understanding flexible work. It not only makes a clear case for the benefits of organizations taking a flexible approach to work, but offers clear and easily implementable interventions to overcome some of the most commonly faced barriers. It does this whilst also calling out, with gusto, those areas where myth, bluster or lazy assumptions have dominated the debate." * David D'Souza. Membership Director, CIPD *
"This book is a must-read for any HR practitioner or business leader who wants to create a more flexible future for their organization. As well as providing the evidence to build the business case, it delivers a complete and practical guide to every step that you need to take along the way. Gemma provides us with compelling reasons to rethink how and where we work." * Tim Scott, People Director, Fletchers Solicitors *
"If you are a HR professional or a line manager, this comprehensive book will take you on a learning journey giving you both an introductory blast into what flexible working means through to embedding it into your organization's strategy and culture. It uniquely does the horizon scanning for you as you consider the future and how flexible working can support other big workplace agendas like wellbeing, attracting talent and inclusion. Any myths are dispelled, barriers explored, and toolkits included to help to create a flexible working culture and embed flexible working practices. It's a must read. 5 stars from me!" * Daphne Doody-Green, Head of CIPD Northern England *
"Punchy, comprehensive and thorough, Gemma's book covers everything you'll need to know about this vital subject. If you're still in any doubt that flexible working needs to be part of our present and future, you'll be left with a clear sense that this is the right thing to do and be equipped with all the information, perspectives and tools needed to make it happen. You can't afford to be without this book." * Neil Usher, Chief Partnerships Officer, GoSpace AI and author of "The Elemental Workplace" *
Awards
Commended for Independent Press Awards 2021 (United States).
Book Information
ISBN 9781789665895
Author Gemma Dale
Format Paperback
Page Count 248
Imprint Kogan Page Ltd
Publisher Kogan Page Ltd
Weight(grams) 380g
Dimensions(mm) 235mm * 157mm * 16mm
