Why B&Q embraces flexible working
Flexible working is embedded in the culture at DIY retailer B&Q, which actively promotes non-traditional working patterns for all employees, helping it to recruit and retain the best people.
- B&Q embraces flexible working culture Since realising the value that flexible working can bring to the organisation, B&Q has enhanced and promoted its flexible working policy, and seen take-up rise to more than 60% of the workforce.
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Flexible working survey 2010: benefits, issues and making it work This section of our survey looks at work-life balance options on offer, the benefits and pitfalls of flexible working, and how organisations are successfully adapting to new approaches.
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Good practice: Flexible working This XpertHR good practice guide gives comprehensive information on all aspects of flexible working including the benefits, how to make it work and a breakdown of the options available.
