Typical daily email

It beggars belief that there are companies out there that still refuse flexibility, even small tweaks to a person's schedule, only to subsequently lose them to companies that are offering a flexible workplace.

So they lose an experienced person with on the job knowledge and experience, incur the costs of recruiting, hiring and retraining a new person and faff around dealing with the disruption to their work flows.

All because a little flexibility was out of the question.

Does this make sense to you?

This is a typical email we receive on a daily basis here at Employmum HQ.

'Dear recruiter,

I came across your website during a google search and I hope you will be able to assist me.

I am a mum of a one year old boy and I have recently returned to work after maternity leave. I currently work as HR and Office Manager for XXXX. I enjoy my job and I think there is potential for growth however since I returned to work I realised the flexibility is not great. My little one started crèche recently and as expected he got sick. At present he is sick again and I had to take off from work to mind him. I took annual leave so technically it is my entitlement but I felt as if I have to explain myself and kind of felt guilty or something. This is the moment I realised that I will need a job that offers more flexibility. I have also asked for the possibility of changing my working hours from 9 to 5.30 to 8.30 to 5 this again is not permitted. I know I am not being unrealistic and that in today’s job market flexibility is a must. I am aware of companies offering flexi time, working from home arrangements etc.

I am currently on €€€€ plus bonus and benefits (health insurance and pension) and I would like to know what my options are. Will I be able to get something more flexible for the same pay? I am not actively looking to change my job but I guess if a more flexible opportunity will arise I will definitely consider it. I have a HR degree and I enjoy working with people.'*

Life is Short. Work Somewhere Flexible

*Email published with the permission of the author

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