“ Rethinking working time does not do away with the difficulties. It makes those difficulties more manageable.”
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Danish government to pay compensation for breast cancer after long spells working nights.
Monday 23rd March 2009
The Danish government has begun paying compensation to women who have developed breast cancer after long spells working nights. This is the first time compensation has been paid over a system of work, rather than type of work or associated risks such as chemicals, hazardous materials etc.
Stobart's Tesco drivers to consider new terms
Date: 2nd July
Source: Motor Transport
An internal review of the transport operation seen by Motor Transport concludes that the annualised hours worked by the Tesco drivers are hampering efficiency…
THE CHANGING SHAPE OF THE WORKFORCE: FLEXIBILITY SHOULD BE A TWO WAY STREET
Date: July 2008
Source: HR Director
Flexibility in the workforce can work well and create high levels of motivation and empowerment. It can also have a positive impact on skills retention and productivity as well as reducing fatigue, stress levels in the work place and absenteeism…
What candidates want: Flexibility, pay and perks in a candidate-driven market
Date: 30th June 2008
Source: Hays Pharm
Robert McPherson, reward information consultant, said: "Even in the last twelve months, eighteen per cent of organisations have made changes
to their flexible working policy. These changes are the result of legislation combined with employee demand in this area."
WORKING TIME SOLUTIONS RESPONDS TO GOVERNMENT FLEXIBLE WORKING PLANS
Date: 22nd May 2008
Once again the CBI and Government seem to be fiddling at the edges of a subject of which they clearly have little understanding. We believe that the equal treatment of agency or temporary workers will significantly limit a key flexible resource for British industry….
ACHIEVING A FIVE STAR SERVICE THROUGH WORKING TIME CHANGE
Date: May 2008
Since we implemented the system, we calculate we have saved in excess of £250,000 in labour costs. Our employees enjoy a greater work/life balance, particularly important for those with children, and all can enjoy a higher guaranteed income and overtime and more usable leisure time….
FOOD MANUFACTURERS TURN WORKING TIME CHANGE TO THEIR BENEFIT
Date: April 2008
As a business we hope to dramatically reduce and control overall costs and improve efficiencies through demand-led rostering techniques….
Changing time in changing times
Date: April 2008
Streamlining the shift patterns at Ware willimprove efficiency, significantly reduce costs & ultimately make the plant a competitive, dynamic operation. The flexibility features included will put the Site in a good position for many years to come….
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