Discussions surrounding a four-day working week and compressed hours have moved from a concept to a pressing board-level reality. Meanwhile, hybrid and remote working patterns remain highly valued by employees seeking an improved quality of life.

With the government driving forward with plans to make flexible working the default, employers must be fully prepared. Under recent reforms, the threshold for rejecting flexible working requests has significantly increased. Employers are now legally required to formally state and prove that a refusal is strictly "reasonable".

Join us for an insightful session where we will address these evolving rules and equip you with the exact knowledge you need to keep your business compliant.

• Managing compressed hours, four-day weeks, and modern hybrid models. 

• What the heightened requirement for "reasonable refusal" means in practice for business owners. 

• Navigating the statutory consultation process to successfully accept or legally refuse requests.

• Managing and supporting lone remote workers safely and effectively.

Exclusive Registrant Bonus

All registrants will be entitled to a free business document critique. Our experts will review a core document - such as a contract of employment or flexible working policy - to identify potential risks and ensure your paperwork stands up to new upcoming legislation.