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Advisory booklet - Flexible working and work-life balance

Booklet summary

The hours and times people work have always been subject to change but the pace of this change is now more rapid than ever because: customers expect to have goods and services available outside traditional working hour organisations want to match their business needs with the way their employees work individuals want to achieve a better balance between work and home life.

This booklet provides information, for employers and employees on how to manage flexible working and a work-life balance.

The booklet is available to download from the 'Download PDF' link below. Alternatively, hard copies are available to order from our publications section of the site. 

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