Jonathan Reynolds emphasized the need for employers to prioritize employee outcomes over mere presence in the office, advocating for a shift away from presenteeism. He believes flexible working arrangements foster productivity and loyalty among staff.
Reynolds defended Labour's plans for new employment rights, stating these should not cause alarm among business leaders. He noted that the previous government's policies allowed workers to request flexible working, but firms remain unbound to accept these requests.
Labour's Employment Rights Bill is set to introduce significant changes like the right to disconnect after hours, a ban on zero-hours contracts, and the provision for compressed work weeks, aiming to enhance worker rights and promote better work-life balance.
Criticism of the push against remote work was directed at Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg, with Reynolds calling his views 'bizarre' given the economic challenges facing the country, highlighting the need for a strategic business approach.
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