We have put together a library of resources for anyone interested in job share, or who want to find out more about working from home and remote working.
Working from Home / Remote Working Guidance Resources
The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service, an independent public body that receives funding from the government. Works with millions of employers and employees every year to improve workplace relationships.
Coronavirus: Five ways to work well from home
Guidance, practical tools and resources to help prepare your organisation for home working.
CIPD - Flexible working essentials in the COVID-19 context
Essential flexible working practices considerations to support employees and business during the coronavirus pandemic.
CIPD - Flexible working toolkit for HR professionals
Practical tools and resources, including recruitment advice to help implement flexible working in your organisation.
CIPD - Flexible Working Task Force
Resources produced by both the CIPD and the Flexible Working Task Force to help you understand the benefits of flexible working and increase the opportunities available in your organisation.
CIPD - Flexible working practices
Explore the benefits of flexible working, the types of arrangements commonly used and practical tips on implementing flexible working practices.
CIPD - Megatrends: Flexible working
This report looks at recent trends in flexible working.
CIPD - Employee Outlook: flexible working
Flexible working, can be a win–win for both the organisation and the individual.
While you are out for a run, or you have some down time why not listen to:
Episode 145: We explore The Flexible Working Taskforce and the CIPD's new investigation into flexible working.
The future of family friendly working
Episode 99: From 5 April 2015, shared parental leave comes into effect. This episode looks at the implications of this change for businesses and their employees, and questions if this new legislation goes far enough.
The right to request flexible working
Episode 75: Soon all employees will have the right to request flexible working arrangements. This episode looks at the implications for business, HR and society in general.
A series of 10 top tips to help you and your team get the most out of remote working.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission advice on how to create and champion a flexible work culture
For the techies - GitHub is a cloud solution that allows users to store, manage, version-control and collaborate on code, either publicly or privately, for no charge. GitLab unites development and operations teams in one user experience and offers tools for more efficient workflows. Remote working starters guide for employees: how to adjust to working from home
Information to help departments create a more agile work culture, with modern environments and flexible working standards in the Civil Service
A way of working that suits an employee’s needs, for example having flexible start and finish times, or working from home
15 questions about remote working answered
Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
When someone is working from home, permanently or temporarily, as an employer what should you consider
Mind staff share their top tips on working from home
How to stay focused when you are working from home
National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)
How to make sure your organisation is prepared for an increase in home working, and advice on spotting coronavirus (COVID-19) scam emails.
Expert advice on remote working etiquette: the dos and don’ts
The home of BBC 'Science Focus' Magazine offers10 science-backed tips to help you work from home successfully
With whole teams now working from home, getting it right is critical. Here’s some advice on how to make remote working work in practice.
A virtual white board, filled with lists of sticky notes, with each note as a task for you and your team who are likely working from home? 12 guides to help navigate the remote life
Unison - the public service union
Family-friendly working: an introduction
Making the transition to working from home.
Top tips when working from home.
Would you like to change your working hours? Working families have advice on flexible working.
A few videos about working from home and staying mentally well, they may not apply to your situation but can give you ideas:
- Supporting your mental health while working from home (3 mins)
- 10 tips for wellbeing when working at home (2 mins)
- Working from Home: How to Set Up Your Workspace (14 mins)
- How to Actually Work...When You’re Working from Home (3 mins)
- The 21 Rules for Managing Remote Teams (21 mins)
- Flexible Working and Your Right to Request (3 mins)