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Can I work flexibly?

Flexible working If you have the statutory right to request flexible working then the firm must consider your request (they don’t have to acceded to it). If you don't have that right then the firm can disregard your request. I am surprised that the firm does not have a policy outlining their approach (we do) to such matters and some would argue that having a talented lawyer working at the firm 4/5ths of the time is better then 0/5ths of the time. However, the key thing to consider is the impact on your clients and your colleagues of you not being full time. You would have considered any impact on your career and would not have made the choice you made without serious consideration. The firm, if it takes its employee relations seriously, should consider a well made case that has answered the questions of impact on clients and colleagues and as long as you are willing to be flexible too when the client / deal needs then there is little to be lost by having a grown up conversation. If they refuse then you can always move to a firm with a more enlightened approach, such as ours. (HR manager, Silver Circle firm)

16-Oct-2007

5:50 pm