Get Ahead on Flex
Sound familiar?
It does to us. We hear stories every day from colleagues across the NHS which highlight the gap between promises of flexible working, and the reality on the ground.
We know that access to flex is vital for people’s wellbeing, for building an inclusive and supportive culture, and to recruit and retain desperately needed staff – which all adds up to better care for patients.
With a standard on flexible working likely to be included in new staff standards set out in the NHS 10-Year Plan, now is the perfect time for employers to Get Ahead on Flex, and deliver on the promise of flexible working for every member of NHS staff.
Sign the Get Ahead on Flex pledge today and commit to working in partnership with NHS unions to:
Lead the conversation
Include flexible working options in every job advert, interview and appraisal, making flexible working the norm for all.
Set a target
Publish data about flexible working requests and a clear action plan for progress, owned by the Board.
Train for flex
Train every manager to support and champion flexible working.
Union reps across the UK will be leading the way locally, sending letters to their CEOs asking them to commit to the pledge.
If you’re a union rep wanting to get involved, take a look at our Get Ahead on Flex rep’s page, which gives you all the info you need.
If you want to Get Ahead on Flex as an employer, visit our employer’s page to find out more and sign the pledge.