There are many forms that flexible working can take but whatever arrangement is agreed managers need to know how to manage those on flexible working patterns in a fair and productive way.

This guide provides advice on how to handle requests for flexible working and how to manage different flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working. In addition, the CIPD offers a range of flexible working tools to help you implement, manage and monitor alternative working arrangements. 

 

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