Work-Life Balance for Small Businesses is Achievable, Finds ACCA New Enquiry Into Flexible Working
Summary
Evidence submitted to the APPSBG showed that Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) are already using flexible working, but they often do not use this term.The possible extension of the right to request flexible working to everyone could put an even bigger strain on SMEs, especially when the economy is beginning to emerge from recession.” Helen Brand, chief executive of the global accountancy body ACCA, says: “I am an advocate of flexible working.These include: · The perception that flexible working is an arrangement for parents and carers only needs to be challenged as it can cause resentment in the workplace amongst other employees.Also, employers do not always understand what their rights and responsibilities are if they use flexible working practices.Andy Love MP, chair of the APPSBG, says: “For flexible working to succeed, support needs to be given to small businesses; all employment law should be designed with small business in mind.In particular, part time work should not simply be seen as something available to only low skills workers.The enquiry took evidence from a range of experts in the small business and flexible working fields, including:The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, British Chambers of Commerce, Small Business First, Working Families and Women Like Us.### Contact Information ACCA Hannah Smith +44 (0)20 7462 8900 www.accaglobal.com Click here to view the list of recent Press Releases from ACCA Promote Your Business Press Release Pricing Email this page to a friend