Small & medium business

Understanding... Gaining a competitive advantage with flexible working

Understanding... Gaining a competitive advantage with flexible working

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Flexible working is moving to the centre of the economic, social and environmental agenda as employers try to marry the efficiency of their business with the growing demands from employees for a better work-life balance.
Thanks to innovative technologies, such as high-speed broadband, Wi-Fi hotspots and personal organisers, people can access information at anytime from anywhere, thus enabling them to work from home and on the move. Whether it is phone calls, emails, enquiries from customers, voicemails from colleagues, discussion papers, the latest price list or bid document, you can get the information you need, wherever and whenever you need it. This gives employees more control of their lives and work and, at the same time, can deliver both cost and efficiency benefits to the organisation.

The guide will provide you with everything you need to know to ensure you can benefit from flexible working.