As businesses continue to adapt and respond to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and look at how they want to operate in a post-pandemic world, many are considering making a permanent shift to hybrid or remote working.
Hybrid working is the term now being used to describe a working pattern which combines workplace based working with the ability to work remotely. At its most basic level it could include normal workplace based working but with an ability to work from home occasionally. At the other end of the spectrum is entirely remote working with employees based permanently from home.
Making significant changes to your operational model is never easy. Just like individuals, businesses will have their own needs and considerations which they will take into account when making their decision about how to operate in the future. They will also have to take into account the needs of their people, and how they will recruit talent in the future.
Whatever decision your organisation makes, you will need to ensure that your employment contracts and HR practices evolve to protect your needs and reflect your new way of working. Our downloadable guide will help you to understand the key issues you will need to consider when reviewing your working patterns, and highlight the contractual details which you will need to review.
If you would like to discuss the issues raised here further, please contact Lee Jefcott, or your usual contact in our Employment Team.
