<div class="gn-article"><div class="gn-hero gn-reveal"> <div class="gn-hero__image"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/687a235da6861294eec73166/69089aaca79c99471ce09359_651d7ed2177adbd2c4143200_617aa100807f211b3c58e56c_Blog%252520covers%252520(24).png" alt=""></div> <div class="gn-hero__head"> <span class="gn-kicker"><span class="dot"></span>Event · Expression</span> <h1 class="gn-title">Flexible working – how to manage a hybrid workplace</h1> <div class="gn-meta"> <strong>The GO Network</strong> <span class="pip"></span> <span>18 November 2021</span> <span class="pip"></span> <span>1 min read</span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="gn-event-meta gn-reveal"><div class="gn-event-meta__block"> <span class="gn-event-meta__label">When</span> <span class="gn-event-meta__value gn-date">Thu, 18 Nov 2021 · 09:00</span> </div><div class="gn-event-meta__block"> <span class="gn-event-meta__label">Where</span> <span class="gn-event-meta__value">Online</span> </div><div class="gn-event-meta__block"> <span class="gn-event-meta__label">Status</span> <span class="gn-event-status gn-event-status--recording">Past · Recording</span> </div></div> <div class="gn-body"> <p class="gn-lede gn-reveal">Many businesses have already made the decision to keep hybrid home office working a permanent arrangement beyond the pandemic, and research shows that businesses embracing flexible working can attract more talent, improve motivation, reduce turnover and boost productivity. But how can businesses manage this most effectively?</p> <p class="gn-reveal">In this session for business owners, directors and employer management leads across sectors, our HR&nbsp;experts Citation will share best practise advice and help you confirm a strategy for the new environment.</p> <aside class="gn-callout gn-reveal"> <div class="gn-callout__label">Key points on the agenda</div> <h4>Key points on the agenda</h4> <ul> <li><strong>How to manage flexible working requests</strong> and what the proposed changes will be.</li> <li><strong>Top tips for effective performance management</strong> of remote workers.</li> <li><strong>How to update your compliance documentation</strong> including policies, contracts and risk assessments including specific risk assessments relating to home working such as Display Screen Equipment.</li> <li><strong>How to boost employee engagement</strong> and support wellbeing.</li> <li><strong>The importance of employee training,</strong> communication and inductions on this topic.</li> </ul> </aside> </div></div> <aside class="gn-related gn-reveal" data-auto="related-reading"> <div class="gn-related__label">Related reading</div> <ul class="gn-related__list"> <li class="gn-related__item"> <a href="/articles/building-a-digital-suite-that-grows-with-your-business" class="gn-related__link"> <span class="gn-related__category">Expression</span> <span class="gn-related__title">Building a Digital Suite that Grows with Your Business</span> <span class="gn-related__excerpt">Experts share how to assess platforms, manage team processes, and decide when to upgrade from starter to enterprise software.</span> </a> </li> <li class="gn-related__item"> <a href="/articles/the-go-network-year-in-review-2021-thoughts-from-our-network-members" class="gn-related__link"> <span class="gn-related__category">Expression</span> <span class="gn-related__title">The GO Network Year in Review: 2021 Thoughts From Our Network Members</span> <span class="gn-related__excerpt">Network agency leaders share their standout moments, hard-won lessons, and top campaigns from a year defined by hybrid working and in-person</span> </a> </li> <li class="gn-related__item"> <a href="/articles/google-optimized-getting-the-best-from-your-digital-analytics" class="gn-related__link"> <span class="gn-related__category">Expression</span> <span class="gn-related__title">Google Optimized - Getting the Best from your Digital Analytics</span> <span class="gn-related__excerpt">Experts cover GA4 migration gaps, personalisation options, and performance strategies to help agency marketers stay ahead after Google&#39;s pla</span> </a> </li> <li class="gn-related__item"> <a href="/articles/round-up-5-website-optimisation-pain-points-and-how-to-manage-them" class="gn-related__link"> <span class="gn-related__category">Expression</span> <span class="gn-related__title">Round-up: 5 Website Optimisation Pain Points – And How to Manage Them</span> <span class="gn-related__excerpt">Experts share 5 common web optimisation challenges, from rising bounce rates to poor conversions, and how to assess your site against real s</span> </a> </li> </ul> </aside>