The Home Working policy is part of our work/life balance policies. This is where work is performed at or from home instead of at or from the Board’s premises for a significant proportion of the contractual working hours.
“Working from home” and “working at home” have specific definitions in the policy and operate in different ways. These options are desirable because they can provide greater flexibility for our staff and increase the scope to meet the Board’s commitment to equal opportunities.
In addition, we can broaden the traditional recruitment market and gain access to alternative labour markets allowing us to attract and retain staff.
There are also environmental advantages by avoiding unnecessary car journeys.
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Home Working Guidance - September 2020
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde supports the principle of achieving a work/life balance for all employees and this includes giving employees the opportunity to work more flexibly wherever practicable. Furthermore, there may be social, economic and/or environmental impacts which my result in a service considering maximising an opportunity for home working.
The Home Working policy is part of the Board’s work/life balance policies. This is where work is performed at home instead of at the Board’s premises for a significant proportion of the contractual working hours. The Board’s Home Working Policy can be accessed here.
This Home Working Guidance has been created to support the existing Board’s policy and to encourage the introduction of homeworkers wherever possible. The Guidance and Board’s policy is open and accessible to all employees.
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