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5 Tips to Gain More Flexibility at Work

In Honor of National Telework Week, Find Out How to Improve Your Work/Life Balance

4. Anticipate Resistance

Present your manager with a plan that addresses reasons you anticipate he or she might rebuff your request.

"Include how you propose to interact with or manage team members from outside the office, how you can be reached at all times during work hours, how you have set up a dedicated at-home office environment, what schedule you think works best for the team dynamic, etc," O'Kelly suggests.

Keep in mind if you ask for a trial period, you will have a chance to prove flexible options can work. If you are successful and productive, it makes it difficult for your supervisor to turn down a permanent option.

 

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