Queens speech and flexible working reforms

The Queen spoke of better flexible working reforms for everyone in her latest speech. Currently only employers with children up to the age of 16 and those caring for the disabled are allowed flexible work employment options.

However the Queen speech showed that under the new government proposals anyone employment will now be able to apply for flexible working. Working jobs from home agrees with this new initiative. It's exciting times for an employee, especially those who have felt they were unable to apply for flexible working before. A better life balance is essential for all employees. To create a happy and fulfilled work life.

Flexible working - What is it all about?

Would you like to have the opportunity to create a flexible working hours? Maybe reduce the daily commute into work, leaving you more time for other commitments?

Well now you can! But you have to do a bit of ground work first to persuade your employer that it's a great opportunity for both of you. Find out how you can show your employer the benefits of flexible working.

Show your employer the benefits of flexible working

Your employer has a legal right to seriously consider offering you flexible working opportunities if you meet a certain criteria.

Flexible working criterias are;

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  Children with disabilities
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  Those caring for young children
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  Caring for adults who need regular care

Without going into too much detail, there are particular details you must include when requesting an application for flexible working. For example these include,

• When and why you want to start flexible working
• What responsiblities you have ( If you are looking after someone in need. State who and your relationship to them)
• What changes your employer would face
• If you have made an application before and so on!

If you are stuck on writing an application for flexible working. Download this example flexible working letter to give you an idea. Visit flexible working at working jobs from home for more information.