Work Life Balance - Wrexham County Borough Council

8 FAQsFlexible working – it’s for parents, isn’t it?A - Although flexible working benefits many parents and families itcan also benefit other employees in order to develop other aspectsof their lives, such as learning and leisure activities.Do I have to consider a request to work flexibly from anemployee who wants to care for a relative?A - Employees can apply to work flexibly to look after a relativebut need to meet certain criteria. Template forms are available onwww.direct.gov.uk. Any variation in the pattern of work will bepermanent unless requested for a specified time only.Can any job be suitable for job sharing?A- Most jobs can be shared as job sharing can take many forms.Job sharers can effectively manage the arrangements by takingresponsibility to divide tasks and to provide handover updates.The increased flexibility introduced by a job share benefits bothemployers and employees.How can I trust my employees working from home?A - It is important to be clear about the targets and outputsexpected from the home workers and to provide prompt feedback.You must ensure to keep in touch with home workers on aregular basis to update them on new developments and trainingopportunities and to prevent them from feeling isolated.