06 Jul Leading flexible teams
Within the modern-day workplace, many offices incorporate flexible hours and working to attract, retain and accommodate their staff.
Being a leader of a flexible team may seem daunting at times due to the lack of uniformity and need to consider each employee respectively. So, how do you successfully lead flexible teams?
Leaders and business owners receive multiple requests for flexible working arrangements. To establish which ones are worthwhile, not only for the organisation but also the individual, you must consider the opportunities and challenges facing your business.
Opportunities
If multiple employees wish to transfer to a part-time working basis, this could be a great opportunity to implement job share positions and free up more of the budget for increased employment. Similarly, if multiple employees are requesting different hours of work, you can potentially provide greater business coverage for your clients.
Challenges
Requests for similar flexible working conditions can create productivity ‘gaps’ which affect colleagues and customers. Additionally, communication levels can wane dramatically depending on the physical location of your staff and their digital accessibility.
Managing the different types of flexible working hours and arrangements requested by your staff needs extra planning to ensure consistent coverage in regard to availability and productivity. This consistency can be achieved by implementing strategic working schedules to satisfy all operators whilst still maintaining a focus on business outcomes.
If you are having trouble creating a strategy to lead your flexible working team, having a simple discussion with Hubb Consultants can make all the difference.