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FlexBulletin: Guidance on Workplace Flexibility
We publish the FlexBulletin as concrete, constructive commentary on how to build business-beneficial approaches to the flexible workplace. Subscribers also receive a monthly Update on our evolving project on Managing Through Cancer and Collaborating through Chronic Conditions – an applied flexibility initiative. Below is the list of all the FlexBulletins published to date. To add your or your colleague's names to our subscription list, click here. NOTE: These files are Adobe PDF's so you must have the Adobe Reader to view them. If you do not have the reader, you may download it by clicking here. Please turn off any popup blockers as the files will open in a new window.
	FlexBulletin #26 – November 5, 2009 – Enabling Managers A review of ways managers are doubted in implementing flex FlexBulletin #25 – October 27, 2009 – Respectful Flexibility Outlining ways employees can be disrespected in the approach to flex FlexBulletin #24 – September 30, 2009 – Still Fearing "Floodgates" Addressing the age-old concern, “What if everyone wants flex?” FlexBulletin #23 – July 22, 2009 – Is Our Flex Audit-Proof An audit can provide a constructive review of a firm’s flexibility system FlexBulletin #22 – June 11, 2009 – Flexibility: 2nd, a Conciliation Toolkit The essential elements for creating and supporting quality flex negotiations FlexBulletin #21 – May 13, 2009 – Flexibility: 1st, the Positioning Shifting the view of flexibility from accommodation to true business gain FlexBulletin #20 – May 6, 2009 – Flexibility via Mutual Respect Applying “Leading through Mutual Respect” principles to flexibility FlexBulletin #19 – April 15, 2009 – Build Business, Assume Retention The value, feasibility of reframing flex more as productivity than retention tool FlexBulletin #18 – March 26, 2009 – *When Retention’s NOT* a Bonus How flexibility has come to be seen primarily as a retention strategy FlexBulletin #17 – March 4, 2009 – Power of Remote Work Looking beyond cost savings as a goal and outcome of remote work FlexBulletin #16 – February 18, 2009 – Phased Retirement (ASAP) Declining retirement funds argue for extended retirement programs FlexBulletin #15 – February 4, 2009 – Four Drivers for Acting Now Why a period of recession should be used to rebuild flex infrastructure FlexBulletin #14 – January 21, 2009 – Persuading Managers Addressing the negative assumptions of managers may change attitudes FlexBulletin #13 – January 14, 2009 – The Job Multiplier Work sharing and other forms of flex can reduce the impact of layoffs FlexBulletin #12 – January 6, 2009 – Deliver Real Value in 2009 This New Year issue suggests a comprehensive overhaul of flex systems FlexBulletin #11 – December 16, 2008 – Progress 2008, Prospects 2009 A review of key developments in flexibility in 2008 and possibilities for 2009 FlexBulletin #10 – December 9, 2008 – Cancer Demands Flexibility A description of the unique forms of flexibility required by those with cancer FlexBulletin #9 – December 3, 2008 – Online Tool Sale A summary of our FlexWise™ toolkit and its key elements FlexBulletin #8 – November 19, 2008 – Cutting Costs, Keeping Talent An introductory overview of talent preservation strategies and tools FlexBulletin #7 – November 12, 2008 – Engaging Leaders Several mini-studies of strategies for engaging leaders in initiatives FlexBulletin #6 – November 6, 2008 – PathFinding Research A review of several research tools that can help with design and assessment FlexBulletin #5 – October 21, 2008 – Why Flex Now? The Data An argument for embracing flexibility as a lead element in total rewards FlexBulletin #4 – October 13, 2008 – Top 5 Myths about FWAs This quick review covers 5 assumptions about flex and solid rejoinders FlexBulletin #3 – October 7, 2008 – Why Is Flexibility The Right Move Now? How enhanced flexibility can strengthen companies in uncertain times FlexBulletin #2 – September 29, 2008 – Is Your Telecommuting Flawless? An inventory of key best practices for effective telecommuting FlexBulletin #1 – September 23, 2008 – Compressed Workweeks Can Work For You** Our first issue debunks six pervasive myths about compressed workweeks