More than half of employers are making changes to their working practices during the Olympics to enable staff to work more flexibly or enable them to watch key events at work, according to new data released today by the CIPD.
Early data from the annual CIPD/Hays Resourcing and Talent Planning survey, found that during the Olympics many employers are planning to allow greater flexibility for staff so they can avoid potential transport disruption. Almost three in ten employers say they will try and accommodate requests from employees to work from home, 17% will extend flexible working opportunities, while 13% will actively encourage staff to work from home. The CIPD research found that many employers are also making preparations to allow staff to watch key events in the workplace. Almost a third of employers will make TVs available in the workplace and 11% will allow employees to view events online on their work computer. The survey findings were released as the CIPD launched new guidance on Sporting events and absence management highlighting the range of options employers can consider to minimise disruption to the business and help employees make the most of the Olympics and other major sporting events.
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