7th October feedback summary

 

  Flexible Working..Policy into Practice Workshops

7th October, Bradford feedback form   

Following the successful completion of a series of workshops, looking at flexible working, turing policy into practice for HR and Operational Managers, the feedback received from delegates was overwhelmingly positive.

Special thanks go to Yorkshire Forward, BT, UKRC and Kaplan for supporting these workshops  via funding, venue provision and best practice sharing.

The workshops were designed to provide information and tools/techniques for implementing flexible working whilst also maximising the opportunity for delegates to share and learn from each other.  A variety of organisations attended, covering all sectors and there have been some lively and stimulating debates, achieving real value for all who attended.

Mean average response from delegates:

On the scale of 1-5 below, 1 is the lowest score and 5 is the highest score.

Rating 1 2 3 4 5

Usefulness/Increasing knowledge

       

x 

Picking up good practice        

x

Practical application           x
Thought - provoking        x   
Generating solutions        x   
Impact of the trainers/speakers          x 
Value of the break-out sessions        x   
Inspiring further action/follow up            x 
Level of enjoyment          x 

Summery of delegate comments:

What was the most useful element of the event today?

  • Case studies and legal legislation
  • Listening to what other organisations are doing
  • Business driven discussion
  • Presentation from Trevor Higgins
  • Flexible working in practice & operational solutions
  • Flexible working not just about legislation its about policy into practice

What could be enhanced?

  • Like to know about different models for flexible working, i.e annualised hours.
  • More practical case studies
  • Look at practical issues surrounding flexible working requests.
  • Look at flexible working pro's and cons
  • How to overcome barriers and perceptions around flex working

What actions will you take as a result of the event?

  • Work on the misconception within the organisation surrounding flex working
  • Promotional campaign within the organisation
  • Include flexible working/Job-share as options within job adverts
  • Provided material to be included in organisational business case for flex working
  • Compile business case and promote to SMT
  • Follow up with a steering group

Is there anything further you require to help you to implement flexible working in practice?

  • To join flex working networks to share best practice.
  • Further contact & support.
  • Key stats costs/benefits/savings

Please summarise your thoughts on today's event *

  • Excellent speaker
  • Thought provoking - an opportunity to openly discuss views and share experiences
  • A session which SMT should attend
  • Really, really pleased I came, feel very inspired - this is the future!
  • Excellent to have the opportunity to discuss and reflect on your own situation.
  • Flex works takes the debate away from risk and obligation and open it up to a business case necessity to succeed in today's climate.

KEY LEARNINGS - SUMMARISED VERBALLY BY DELEGATES AT END OF WORKSHOP

  • Practical issues
  • Sharing experience
  • Business Drivers
  • Implementation
  • Innovative ideas
  • Case studies
  • How it works
  • Link with efficiency
  • Overcoming barriers

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