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Downloadable toolkits

Acas

Acas is an independent, publicly funded organisation that provides information, advice and high quality training. Download their toolkit which features guidance, training and advisory services.

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Maternity returners

A checklist for returning to work. A Working Families resource.

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Managing pregnancy and maternity

This checklist is intended to highlight some of the key considerations and activities to make sure members of your team are well supported and managed during pregnancy, maternity leave, adoption leave and shared parental leave. A Working Families resource.

Flexible and Hybrid Team Protocols

A guide for leading flexible, hybrid and high-performing teams and designing a set of protocols best suited to your organisation. A Working Families resource.

Job design and flexible recruitment

This toolkit will help you use flexible and hybrid working to widen your pool of suitable candidates and attract talented people who might not otherwise have considered working for you. A Working Families resource.

Creating a successful flexible team

Download this guide for ten steps to create a successful flexible team. A Working Families resource.

Remote working

Top tips for effective communication when working remotely. A Working Families resource.

Maternity calendar

A weekly guide to maternity rights and benefits during pregnancy. A Working Families resource.

Support from the West of England Combined Authority

Workforce for the Future

The West of England Combined Authority's 'Workforce for the Future' programme provides free tailored, in-depth support to make sure employees have access to the skills, training and support to drive business growth.

Learn more about Workforce for the Future

Business West is a key delivery partner of Workforce for the Future.

Business West can support with immediate skills needs – with guidance on upskilling current staff to keep pace with change; attracting and recruiting new staff to meet demand; and ensuring businesses are able to nurture and retain their people along the way. They can also offer support to align an organisation's future workforce with their growth plans.

Leonard Cheshire is another of the 11 key partners delivering Workforce for the Future on behalf of the Combined Authority.

Leonard Cheshire will increase capacity, knowledge and understanding of disability, supporting businesses to proactively employ disabled people more actively, confidently and successfully.

Webinars and support from Working Families

Working Families provide free legal advice to parents and carers on their rights at work. They give employers the tools they need to support their employees while creating a flexible, high-performing workforce.