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Flexible working: B&Q

Flexible  working  arrangements  have  been  extended  at 

B&Q  in  association  with  its  diversity  strategy.  The  main 

components of its flexible working policy are:

 

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term-time contracts available to parents and 

grandparents with children/grandchildren up to the 

age of 16 years (18 if the child is disabled);

 

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job-share for employees who do not want – or are 

unable – to work full-time; online job-share register 

available to help individuals find a job-share partner;

 

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staggered start/finish times, allowing for personal 

commitments/interests;

 

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