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THE MOSAIC VISION WORKSHEET 1<br />

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Active flexibility<br />

Diagnostic questions<br />

i Does the organisation <strong>of</strong>fer flexible working arrangements for all<br />

employees?<br />

ii Has this policy been communicated to everyone?<br />

iii Are managers required to consider each request for flexible working on its<br />

own merit?<br />

iv Are benefits <strong>of</strong>fered on a flexible basis, ie a cafeteria ap<strong>pr</strong>oach where<br />

employees select the benefit that best meets their needs?<br />

v Are managers flexible in the way they manage staff – recognising <strong>and</strong><br />

accepting different ways <strong>of</strong> working?<br />

vi Are managers supported in effectively managing the impact <strong>of</strong> flexible<br />

working on other team members?<br />

The Vision The Reality<br />

• Flexible working arrangements are on <strong>of</strong>fer for<br />

all staff (not just for those with family<br />

commitments).<br />

• The organisation’s policy on flexible working<br />

arrangements has been communicated to<br />

everyone.<br />

• All requests for flexible work options are<br />

considered <strong>and</strong> investigated for feasibility by<br />

managers.<br />

• Flexible benefits are <strong>of</strong>fered to staff, ie a<br />

cafeteria ap<strong>pr</strong>oach.<br />

• A flexible management style is advocated – no<br />

one ‘way <strong>of</strong> working’ is seen to be the best<br />

way.<br />

• Managers effectively anticipate <strong>and</strong> manage the<br />

impact <strong>of</strong> flexible working on the wider team.<br />

Overall Assessment<br />

4. Strong aspect 3. Almost there 2. Getting there 1. Way <strong>of</strong>f<br />

All indicators Some indicators still Action just starting No indicators<br />

actioned need tightening up on some indicators actioned<br />

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