Flexible working can raise productivity and engagement

Accountancy firms need to consider whether they are offering the right levels of work flexibility in light of latest employment rules, explains John Edwards, chief executive of the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA)

Following news that the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 received Royal Assent and will update the legislation for businesses from summer 2024, now is the time for businesses to consider their flexible working practices.

Reviewing working practices gains further importance when considered alongside the latest findings of a survey of nearly 3,500 members of the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA).

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