5.8.11 New Rules for Managers

To reap the full value of flexible arrangements, employers need to involve employees in the work process and let them know they are valued. Managers taking the time, outside of performance reviews, for career discussions can accomplish this. Such discussions can help employees clarify the fit between themselves and their work schedules and, in turn, uncover and address lifestyle issues that impact their jobs, while demonstrating that the company is willing to step “outside-the-box” to assist them in getting ahead.

While it may be difficult at first to gauge the bottom-line benefits of new work arrangements, many employers report they quickly noticed an elevation in morale and commitment to the organisation. Just ...

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