Once a flexible work arrangement has been approved, how can it be introduced smoothly into the work group to address perceptions of fairness or redistribution of work?
It’s a good idea to make sure everyone is consulted when new working arrangements are introduced. It’s part of good management practice to ensure staff members are treated fairly and that they are not overloaded with work as the result of a flexible work arrangement by another staff member. Resentment may arise if no arrangements are made to deal with part of someone’s job responsibilities if the person’s hours are reduced. Remember, if hours are reduced so is the pay! Where there is a worry that colleagues may find the flexible work arrangements unfair, supervisors, at the planning stage, should meet with the work group/department to define work parameters and develop a system to manage the work group/department’s work schedule.
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