Handling Flexible Working Requests – Download Your Free Toolbox Talk Template
With new legislation in force and expectations around work-life balance shifting, it’s never been more important to understand how to handle flexible working requests fairly and legally.
Our Flexible Working Toolbox Talk gives your team a clear, 10-minute overview of what flexibility means in today’s workplace – and how to manage it effectively.
This ready-to-use resource covers:
✅ What counts as flexible working – from part-time hours to hybrid roles
✅ Employees’ legal rights under the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023
✅ How to assess requests fairly, respond promptly, and avoid discrimination
✅ Business reasons for refusing requests – and the risks of getting it wrong
✅ How flexibility can boost productivity, retention, and wellbeing
Whether you’re a line manager, business owner, or HR lead, this talk will help you stay compliant and confident when dealing with requests.
Flexible working is here to stay – let’s make sure your team knows how to get it right.
Download the Flexible Working Toolbox Talk template now and use it to start conversations that support your people and strengthen your business.