People manager guide: Flexible working
Practical guidance for managers on managing flexible working
Use this tool as a guide through key steps you can follow to ensure your HR practice improves the performance of your organisation
The CIPD’s evidence review, Impact of human resource management, finds that the combined effect of inter-related human resource practices or ‘HRM bundles’ can positively impact organisational performance. Using this evidence, we have outlined some top tips to make sure that your combined HR practice has a positive effect on performance.
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Practical guidance for managers on managing flexible working
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