MD comments in Management Today

Following recent conversations around how businesses support their employees and whether legislation should be imposed around contacting staff outside of working hours, New Reach PR Managing Director Nick Rewcastle offered his insights to Management Today.

I welcome any enforcement supporting the 'right to rest', however, there needs to be flexibility to ensure that businesses are able to continue operating, as many do, outside of working hours.

I run a PR agency, which naturally comes with its fair share of unsociable hours. As a leader, after-hours requirements should land on my head, where possible or prepared for in advance. By that, I mean anticipating potential requirements outside of working hours and adopting an on-call shift pattern with employees. That shift pattern could see some form of additional pay structure for extra hours, or at the very least, time in lieu.

Ultimately, we have to look after our own people and empower them during the working day to fulfil their potential and deliver the highest value. If we need them to work extra, let’s make it fair.

Read the full piece at https://www.managementtoday.co.uk/become-illegal-contact-staff-hours/hybrid-working/article/1734087

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