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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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