In recent times we have seen renewed interest in the use of flexible working by employers. Companies such as KPMG and British Airways have made the news headlines for asking staff to consider flexible
working options to reduce costs and to help avoid downsizing. These fl exible working options have included reducing hours; working remotely or at different times; and taking periods of reduced pay and/or unpaid leave.
Such interest in fl exible working has been encouraged by the need to cut costs and work more effi ciently during the recession. Some companies have reported that utilising fl exible working arrangements will help them retain staff. This brings the added benefi t that when business does start to improve; they still have high calibre, experienced staff in post; avoiding the need to start re-hiring again to meet customer demand.
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