Achieving a flexible work environment

Managers can achieve a flexible work environment by adopting a collaborative approach to...

Supporting

• Coaching staff through the decision-making process by advising them on the pros and cons of policy options
• Understanding that the use of flexible work options may involve some innovative problem solving to assist with any impact upon the work unit

Communicating

Creating an environment of trust and transparent communication within the work unit

Managing

• Fostering teams to support and under-pin flexible work options to promote a productive work environment
• Re-allocating work arrangements to ensure the work unit functions effectively
• Adjusting workloads to ensure they mirror staff's reduction in fraction
• Regularly re-assessing and adjusting arrangements
• Managing outcomes and performance objectives
• Becoming a role model of Work Life balance