Flexible working Ex 5: Sample answer: (250words)" N; `; R0 b! K- }
Resource Planning Manager: Assessment of Suitability for Home-based Working( S. w& n Z" v- F, W6 p
Introduction
$ M/ h8 A c5 j. W' F" q( R The purpose of this report is to assess the suitability of my position as Resource Planning Manager for home-based working.
# q" h; c) i4 Q/ L5 f Findings: e2 I" S% P" o& i" ?& Z3 e
My working pattern and that of my colleagues varies from week to week. During certain periods a large proportion of my time is spent doing fieldwork. This is followed by office-based collating and recording the data collected. Once the results have been recorded, I proof-read the colour copies of all reports and maps.
2 v+ x# q5 L, g8 R: z6 | As regards communication with colleagues, department meetings are held once a fortnight. At other times, the individual members of the team communicate either face-to-face or by phone, depending on their location. Apart from official meetings, the same results can be achieved whether I am in the office or working elsewhere.9 A' {+ X% z5 z% d
Conclusion. T* w7 Q! S2 _3 `
It is clearly that I could be able to undertake the duties while working from home for a large proportion of my time. Clearly, some days would be spent in the office for face-to-face communication with colleagues. It would also be necessary to use the technical facilities at times. However, in order to be able to work effectively from home, I would need to be provided with a networked computer and printer.
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I would suggest that I should be given the necessary equipment to work partially from home for a trial period. After this time, further consultation should take place in order to reassess the situation. |