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Synopsis "Adopting sound Equal Opportunity and flexible work policies are more than just a wise move, it is critical, especially for large professional organizations who wish to attract and retain the best people."... John Colvin, CEO, Blake Dawson Waldron One of the modern revolutions that has transformed workplaces and the way we work is 'Flexible Working'. Flexible Working is a comprehensive term that includes various non-traditional work practices brought about by changes in the nature of employment and development in technology. These practices have added variety and flexibility to working arrangements in the form of flexi-time; part-time work, job sharing, fixed-term contracts, subcontracting, and career/employment break schemes. Flexibility at work is a major tool in enhancing economic performance by improving productivity, increasing job satisfaction and competitiveness. Employees value flexible work option as one of the best perks to come their way. Companies are amending their HR policies to offer various flexi-work options in a bid to attract and retain the best of talents. Interestingly, what began as a concession aimed at wooing the women workforce is now attracting a lot of men. This book will briefly relate what is flexible working and the reasons for introducing new ways of working. It discusses the components of flexible working and various flexible work tools and assesses the various flexible work options. It identifies the challenges and issues in implementing flexible working practices. It also draws examples of flexible working arrangements and policies followed in universities, organizations, supermarkets, etc. Thus it highlights how the work environment is getting transformed and how flexibility is becoming the defining dimension in determining the employer of choice.