Flexible Working Practices Flashcards
1
Q
What are the six types of flexible working practices?
A
Flexi-time Structured time off in lieu Remote working Compressed hours Zero hours contracts Term-time working
2
Q
What is term-time working?
A
Where working hours mirror term time days
3
Q
What is Flexi-time work?
A
Flexible working hours (workers have a greater choice of working hours)
4
Q
What is structured time off in lieu?
A
Employees work longer hours in busy periods and take time off in less busy times as compensation
5
Q
What is remote working?
A
This allows employees to work away from the work premises (e.g. Work from home)
6
Q
What are compressed hours?
A
Working the same amount of hours in less days
7
Q
What are zero hours contracts?
A
Contracts which allows employees to be hired with no guarantee of work. They can be called in at short notice and only work when needed.
