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Section : Train managers and employees
Domain : Human Resource Management
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This chunk is part of the section on "Training Managers and Employees" within the "Flexible Working Arrangements Best Practice Guide." It emphasizes the importance of providing training and resources to managers and employees to enhance understanding and implementation of flexible work arrangements, thereby fostering open communication and support for employee needs.
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Best practice employers give their managers and employees training and information about flexible working arrangements. This helps everyone understand how flexible work operates and encourages employees to discuss their needs with their manager. Information and resources you can provide to your managers and employees include:
- copies of your policies
- checklists of what to discuss with an employee requesting flexible working arrangements
- templates and examples available at fairwork.gov.au/templates to help them make or respond to a request
- guidance on managing flexible work arrangements - for example expectations around communication, recording work hours, performance indicators, how and when arrangements are reviewed and how to deal with any issues that arise
- contact details for staff who can give guidance or assistance
- training on workplace flexibility - take our free Workplace flexibility online course available at fairwork.gov.au/learning
- training on how to prevent and deal with discrimination - take our free Diversity and discrimination online course at fairwork.gov.au/learning
- resources on how to create meaningful employment opportunities for people with disability, and accessible and inclusive workplaces for everyone. Visit the Australian Human Rights Commission's IncludeAbility website at includeability.gov.au for practical advice.
- What is the purpose of providing training and information about flexible working arrangements to managers and employees?
- List three types of resources that employers can provide to support flexible working arrangements.
- How can checklists assist employees who are requesting flexible working arrangements?
- What online courses are mentioned in the text, and what topics do they cover?
- Why is it important for employees to discuss their needs regarding flexible work with their managers?
- What kind of guidance should be provided regarding the management of flexible work arrangements?
- How can the Australian Human Rights Commission's IncludeAbility website assist employers?
- What are some expectations that should be set around communication in flexible work arrangements?
- In what ways can training on preventing discrimination benefit the workplace?
- What is the significance of having contact details for staff who can provide guidance on flexible work?