We’re discussing the title ‘Flexible Working’ by Gemma Dale. This has been a hot topic for a while with different generations demanding more and more flexibility. To stay competitive in today’s world, flexible working is something organisations need to consider for many reasons.

The book serves as a practical guide that will help you develop flexible working policies and practices that:

• drive employee engagement
• improve talent acquisition and retention
• reduce workplace stress
• boost business performance

Author Gemma Dale joins us for the discussion and to answer your questions.

We'll also randomly choose one person present to receive a free copy of the next title on our HR Book Club list.

Here's what to do next

• Purchase the book (details and discounts below)
• Read the book before the event to contribute to discussions.
• Give yourself enough time to finish the book before the event.
• Bring your questions- you may like to write down any questions that come to mind as you read the book.
• Make a note of your thoughts as you read the book and review your notes before the event.

Where to purchase the book at a discounted rate

• CIPD members get a 20% discount on Kogan Page books via the CIPD Bookshop <- click to access
• Non-members benefit from a 5% discount on this title. Full details will be emailed following registration.

About Gemma

Gemma Dale, FCIPD, is a Senior HR professional, conference speaker, writer and coach with over 20 years of experience. She is a lecturer in employment law, organisational behaviour and wellbeing at Liverpool John Moores University Business School, UK, and co-founder of The Work Consultancy where she helps businesses develop their people policies. She is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) and author of the award-winning HR blog, People Stuff. In 2021, Gemma was recognised as one of the Most Influential HR Thinkers by HR Magazine.

Connect with Gemma on LinkedIn and Twitter

Book awards

• Shortlisted for Business Book Awards 2021 - HR & Management Category
• A distinguished favourite at Independent Press Awards 2021 - Business General Category

Boom reviews

'The book is an accessible and well-reasoned contribution to thinking about and understanding flexible work. It not only makes a clear case for the benefits of organizations taking a flexible approach to work, but offers clear and easily implementable interventions to overcome some of the most commonly faced barriers. It does this whilst also calling out, with gusto, those areas where myth, bluster or lazy assumptions have dominated the debate.

~ David D'Souza Membership Director, CIPD

'Flexible Working is an excellent 'how to do it' book that helps employers think through their options for flexible working in the new world of work. This is a very well written and extremely timely book and will support the HR community in thinking through how we work in the future.'

~ Professor Sir Cary Cooper, Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester

'If you are a HR professional or a line manager, this comprehensive book will take you on a learning journey giving you both an introductory blast into what flexible working means through to embedding it into your organization's strategy and culture. It uniquely does the horizon scanning for you as you consider the future and how flexible working can support other big workplace agendas like wellbeing, attracting talent and inclusion. Any myths are dispelled, barriers explored, and toolkits included to help to create a flexible working culture and embed flexible working practices. It's a must read. 5 stars from me!'

~Daphne Doody-Green, Head of CIPD Northern England

About our HR Book Clubs

We welcome all people professionals whether studying an HR qualification, just beginning a career or well-established professionals - we can all learn from each other’s perspectives!

Goals

The goal with each book we read is to discuss the key ideas raised and consider how we might apply these insights to solve problems and improve both our understanding and day to day practice.

Special guest/author Q&As

To enhance our understanding of the topic covered in each book, we'll include short Q&A sessions with a guest speaker - either the author or another specialist in the field

Get a feel for our HR Book Club events

Read our review of our first HR Book Club Click here ->Building an inclusive organisation

Additional information

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