NGĀ WHAKARITENGA NGĀWARI E AUNOA ANA MŌ TE MAHI Guidance: Flexible-Work-by-Default

  1. Section 01
    Summary of flexible-by-default key messages
  2. Section 02
    Introduction
  3. Section 03
    The impact of the covid-19 response
  4. Section 04
    Principles that underpin a flexible-by-default approach
  5. Section 05
    There is a wide range of flexible working options
  6. Section 06
    Four-stage approach to shifting to flexible-by-default
    1. 6.1
      A: Agencies explore their current State
    2. 6.2
      B: Design
    3. 6.3
      C: Implement
    4. 6.4
      D: Monitor and review progress
  7. Section 07
    Part two - Flexible-Work-by-Default Guidance and Resources
  8. Section 08
    Resource 1 - Case studies of flexible-by-default in practice
  9. Section 09
    Resource 2 - Flexible working options
  10. Section 10
    Resource 3 - The benefits of flexible working
  11. Section 11
    Resource 4 - Establishing formal and informal flexible working arrangements
  12. Section 12
    Resource 5 - Agency self-assessment tool
  13. Section 13
    Resource 6 - Example communication objectives and key messages
  14. Section 14
    Resource 7 - Common questions, concerns and responses
  15. Section 15
    Resource 8 - Flexible working challenges and suggestions for addressing these
  16. Section 16
    Resource 9 - Tips for leaders, managers, employees and teams
  17. Section 17
    Resource 10 - Addressing health and safety, and information security and privacy
  18. Section 18
    References and further reading
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    Resource 10 - Addressing health and safety, and information security and privacy