23/09/2016
We are running two events for employers in the Enniskillen and Newry areas on the topic of Flexible Working.
Employer Equality Network events - October
These Employer Equality Network events will focus on 'Developing a Policy and Procedure on Flexible Working':
Date: Thurs 20th October; 10am-12noon
Venue: Donnelly Bros Ltd, 101 Irvinestown Road, Enniskillen
Date: Tues 25th October; 10am-12noon
Venue: Southern Area Hospice Services, Fern House, 3 Courtenay Hill, Newry
Flexible working means offering your employees alternative work patterns and arrangements including reduced hours, permission to work from home etc. There are many good reasons for providing flexible working arrangements. For example:
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It promotes equality of opportunity in employment for many people; especially for women and people who have disabilities.
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Evidence shows that most employers in Northern Ireland believe that employees should be able to achieve a satisfactory work/life balance, and that the provision of flexible working arrangements either has no negative impacts on their businesses or that it delivers positive benefits, such as increased employee motivation, commitment and productivity, less absenteeism and better employee relations.
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Having flexible working practices often encourages staff retention and cuts down on recruitment costs.
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If you would like to learn more and wish to attend one of these events, please contact Michael on 028 90 500560 or email edtraining@equalityni.org
• Further information about this topic is available in our publication 'Flexible working, the law and good practice - a guide for employers' (pdf)