Case Study: Flexible Working - Yorkshire Forward

Yorkshire Forward’s flexible working arrangements were developed to remove barriers to working, particularly for those with caring responsibilities who tend to be women. Flexible working is also a key element in the organisation’s recruitment package which attracts a wider and deeper pool of candidates than would otherwise be the case.

Flexible working options include:

  • Part-time working
  • Job sharing
  • Remote working
  • Term-time working
  • Compressed hours
  • Reduced hours
  • Annual hours

 

Achievements/Lessons learned

 

Since the scheme was introduced 2 years ago, the proportion of women in the workforce has increased to 60%. 15% of staff have formal flexible hours arrangements and staff turnover has been reduced by 3%.

Flexible working arrangements will be reviewed in 2007 along with other HR policies and procedures.

 

Contact Point

Alex Chatterley