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Equality, diversity and inclusionLatest NewsHR practiceFamily-friendly workingFlexible working

Carers UK charity issues free flexible working resource pack for employers

by Personnel Today 2 Apr 2007
by Personnel Today 2 Apr 2007

Carers UK has produced a free resource pack for employers with more information about the new right for carers to request flexible working.

The charity estimates carers who look after a disabled or chronically ill friend or relative make up 12% of the UK workforce – one in eight people. There are about 2.6 million carers set to gain from the new law, due to come into effect on 6 April.

The pack draws on existing good practice by businesses in flexible working and shows how flexible arrangements can be designed for the advantage of both employer and employee.

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Carers UK has also set up an assesment tool for employers, helping organisations to assess how they are supporting carers.

Imelda Redmond, chief executive of Carers UK, said: “Many businesses are already seeing the benefits of flexible work patterns for their employees in greater staff retention, higher skill levels and cost-efficiencies. Good flexible working arrangements need planning but they need not be difficult.”

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