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Flexible working
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- Resource type: General web page
Summary - The message of this resource is:
If you are a senior who wants to cut down on hours at work or if you are a caregiver who has many responsibilities, consider a flexible working schedule. This resource describes the various schedules people can create for themselves to cater to their changing needs at the workplace along with how to approach your boss on this topic.
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Keywords
independence, lifelong learning, changing needs, professionalism
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Step 2 - Transparency
Is it clear who developed the resource and how?
Step 3 - Usability
Is the information easy to understand and easy to use?
Rated on: 5/2/2019 11:34:24 AM
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