Flexible Shift Working: A New Approach to Flexible Shift Working using Banked Hours

Flexible working is desirable for employees and managers. Being more flexible means that the company can achieve greater efficiency and the employees can get time off when they want it. Getting the right work/life balance is important. No one likes to feel that they are always at the company's beck and call, yet it is imperative that the right people are always available when needed. So how do you balance the individual's needs and the company's? This book is all about creating that balance. How you ensure that the right people, with the right skills, are in the right place, at the right time, yet give good quality time off to the employees. This book takes you step-by-step through from concept to implementation of Banked Hours and other Flexible working approaches. Discusses fairness and flexibility, to ensure your employees are happy and the company is efficient.

Banked Hours are a well tried and tested means of achieving a flexible working arrangement between the company and employees. Unfortunately it is often been incorrectly thought-out and implemented incorrectly. This book takes you through the reasons why it could be right for you, so you can make an informed decision. If it is right for you, this book shows you how to sell the concept to employees and managers.

Flexible working can be implemented well beyond the traditional office environment, from production, to security, call centres, utilities and businesses of all kinds. Flexible Shift Working is essential for all managers, union officials and anyone wanting to work more efficiently and effectively.