HR: Providing Flexible Work Options
36mBeginner2021-06-24
Authors

Catherine Mattice Zundel
Professional consultant and trainer specializing in corporate culture
Course details
Flexible work isn't a temporary benefit that can be ripped away once the COVID-19 pandemic is in the rear-view mirror. To retain employees and create more equitable work opportunities, HR leaders must continue to offer the ability to work remotely in some situations. In this course, Catherine Mattice Zundel details the business case for flexible work, as well as how you can successfully implement a flex work program in your company. After discussing the benefits and challenges of flexible work programs, Catherine shares tips for balancing employee and employer wants and needs, identifying workforce needs, and facilitating manager success in a virtual environment. Plus, learn how to properly communicate policy and set appropriate boundaries around flex work.
Skills covered
Compensation and BenefitsHuman ResourcesDeep Dive (X:Y)
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Why flexible work options are important
1. Benefits and Challenges of Flexible Work Options
- 02 - Types of flexible work schedules
- 03 - The business case for flexible work
- 04 - The challenges of implementing flexible work
2. Implementing Flexible Work
- 05 - Balancing employee and employer needs
- 06 - Using surveys to identify workforce needs
- 07 - Leaning on employees to develop your flexible work options
- 08 - Tips for successful virtual teamwork
- 09 - Tips for a successful flexible workplace
3. Helping Employees Successfully Navigate Flex Work Time
- 10 - Building trust in a remote environment
- 11 - Setting expectations around flex work
4. Measuring the Success of Your Flex Work Program
- 12 - Tips for measuring the success in your flex work program
- 13 - Words of encouragement
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