Hybrid working has created a new set of challenges Says Reg Groombridge, CEO, WhosOff.com

AEmployee expectations have changed. 72% of professionals now rate long-term flexibility as a better perk than a high salary, while two-thirds of people will only apply for roles that offer hybrid working.

Increasing flexibility has been great for people’s work/life balance, but it’s created new challenges for companies – like managing staff whereabouts. Today, it’s difficult to keep track of who is working from home versus who’s on leave or off sick. To be truly flexible, businesses need a smarter way to manage staff logistics – and leave management software is providing the solution.

Most tools that companies currently use can’t run a hybrid workforce. Leave management software enables firms to record every type of office absence – from holiday and time off in lieu to working from home and sick leave –for a complete record of who’s off.

The leading leave management platforms are designed for the demands of hybrid working. Staff can use their web browser or smartphone app to check absences and book leave. This keeps the whole team on the same page.

At WhosOff, we’ve seen how leave management software gives firms greater visibility and control. Employees are happier and more motivated when their working structure fits their lives. And companies benefit from greater insight into their team’s daily movements.

WhosOff is offering readers the chance to try its leave management software free of charge. Visit whosoff.com to get the rest of this month and all of next month free.

CIPD surveyed over 1,000 senior HR/decision- makers and found 57% were in favour of a day one right to request flexible working.

The result of this consultation has concluded in the UK Government pledging to change the policy, enabling employees to make flexible working request from day one of their employment (law date change TBC).