Flexible Working | Myth Busting

The welfare of our delegates is very much at the forefront of our minds, and as such, we have taken the difficult decision to postpone this event. 

All attendees who have paid to attend will shortly receive a full refund. We will keep you updated once we are in a position to reschedule the event.

As measures to stem the spread of COVID-19 take on increasing priority, the CIPD will continue to collate and publish updated resources to support your response and has made its Coronavirus Hub open to all. The hub includes:

• General information
• People policy and legal considerations
• Flexible and homeworking
• Business continuity and planning
• Travel
• Medical

You can access the hub here

cipd.co.uk/news-views/coronavirus

For businesses, flexible working is a hot topic, as demand for working options from employees and potential employees increases to allow them to manage their work-life balance.

Flexible working is an a huge enabler for organisations, increasing diversity and inclusion, employee engagement and support employee well-being.

Our event will cover:

• why flexible working matters for employers and HR
• why people want flexible working
• overcoming resistance by managers and business leaders
• addressing the myths and overcoming barriers

We are delighted to welcome Gemma Dale, an experienced HR Director and Chartered Fellow of the CIPD, who speaks and writes on a variety of HR topics including employee engagement, flexible working, well-being and social media.

Gemma is a qualified mediator and coach, and an award-winning blogger. Gemma is the co-author of several books on HR, social media and wellbeing and is currently writing ‘The Flexible Working Revolution’ which will be published in September 2020.

Gemma also lecturers at John Moores University in LIverpool, as well as running her own business, The Work Consultancy where she focuses on focuses on policy development, well-being and coaching. Follow Gemma twitter @HR_Gem

Our event will begin with networking at 18:00 with a selection of teas, coffee and sandwiches and will finish at 20:00.

#cipdMCR #FlexibleWorking #FlexForAll

Join us on Tuesday, 24 March 2020 from 18:00 – 20:00 at the prestigious offices of Squire Patton Boggs, No1 Spinningfields, Hardman Square, Manchester, M3 3EB with stunning 13th floor views over Manchester.