Glasgow businesses struggling with how to manage teams of
remote workers because of the coronavirus outbreak can now get
extra support, thanks to a new organisation called Flexibility
Works.
The social business helps organisations improve all
aspects of flexible working - supporting employers of all sizes and
in all sectors to reap the benefits that flexible working brings
for businesses, as well as individuals. Its first major project is
supporting businesses coping with the pandemic.
Nikki Slowey (pictured), Director and Co-Founder at
Flexibility Works, said: "The coronavirus pandemic has
created enforced home-working for many organisations that weren't
anticipating, or ready for such a shift. Home working is only one
aspect of flexible working, and our current situation is not what
flexible working normally looks like. It's not something you switch
to overnight without being prepared and it's certainly not
something you're expected do while also looking after your
children. It's no surprise that businesses and employees are
struggling to adapt quickly to this changing
environment."
Longer-term, the charity will work with Scottish
organisations to increase all kinds of flexibility at work, not
just remote working. More information and free
resources here