Struggling With Flexible Working Requests?
Discover the Smart Way to Handle Them Legally, Fairly and With Confidence
Download your FREE Flexible Working Request Toolkit
This guide offers you step-by-step guidance on how to respond to employee requests, meet your legal obligations, and implement flexible working that benefits everyone.
Trusted
Trusted by UK small business owners across multiple sectors.
Expert
Created by expert HR consultant Edua Effiom, with 18+ years’ experience.
Updated
Updated to include the April 2024 legislation changes.
THE PROBLEM
Do Any Of These Sound Familiar?
Running a small business is tough enough without worrying about:
Saying the wrong thing and ending up at a tribunal
Juggling inconsistent staff schedules
Losing good people because you can’t accommodate their needs
Getting caught out by changing legislation
Uncertainty about what you can and can’t refuse
You’re not alone — and this toolkit will help.
THE SOLUTION
What You’ll Get Inside the Toolkit
A practical, legally-sound approach to flexible working requests
Step-by-step process you can follow immediately
Full breakdown of your legal obligations (updated April 2024)
Real-world case studies showing what works (and what doesn’t)
Templates, checklists and policy best practice tips
Clear guidance on when and how you can say no
Tips to make flexible working benefit your business, not harm it
Why This Matters for Small Businesses Like Yours
With more employees than ever requesting flexibility, getting it wrong can cost you:
Time
Money
Reputation
Morale
But done right, flexible working can actually boost productivity, increase staff loyalty, and save on costs.
This guide makes it easy to handle requests with clarity, confidence, and care.
Meet Edua...
YOUR FRACTIONAL HR EXPERT
With nearly two decades of hands-on HR experience, Edua supports small businesses with straightforward, professional HR advice. Her practical, friendly approach takes the stress out of HR, so you can get back to growing your business.
No fluff. No jargon. Just clear, expert-backed HR support you can use right now.
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