1 Smart Working at BAE Systems Naval Ships

1 Smart Working at BAE Systems Naval Ships Monica Gordon Working Families Conference 12 th May 2016 Proprietary

2 Clocking Off – 19 th Century Legacy Proprietary

3 Moving to 21 st Century Practices Initial Concept Smart Working Principles Assume any role can be done flexibly Flexible working offerings will be fit for purpose Employees are empowered to perform and trusted to comply Two way street A fair and consistent approach will be applied Proprietary

4 Turning Concept into Reality Prepare • Existing Culture • Resistance to Change • Inconsistent Policy and Systems Proprietary Implement Learn Initial Engagement Facilitated Conversations Clear Policy • Senior Leader Support • Reframing the Problems • TRUST Toolsets & Systems • Engagement

5 What’s On Offer? Flexible Working Options For Production Workers • Schedule-Based Working For Professional • Flexible Hours Staff For Management Proprietary • Exec-Flex

6 Homeworking Option From July 2015 • 6 month Feasibility Study in 2014, including • • Focus Groups Support for Managers Volunteers from each Function – 2 days per week Comprehensive Feedback from volunteers and their managers • Decision to proceed • New Policy • WFH available to office-based staff • 2 days per week max • SHE requirements Proprietary

7 Outcomes Tangible and Intangible Results • • • 76% of employees use flexible working options Significant reduction in overtime payments (related to SBW) 14% reduction in paid medical appointments (related to pop-out option) Increased team working and collaboration Better work/life balance – employee quotes: ü ‘I feel less pressure to be seen in the office’ ü ‘Helped my transition back into work after maternity leave ü ‘It enables me to take a long weekend every now and then’ ü ‘It allows me to care for my elderly relatives’ ü ‘I can avoid the rush hour traffic now’ ü ‘It allows me to get my exercise in during my busy working day ’ • Proprietary A changing culture……

8 Challenges • Adapting SBW for all Production Teams where output is more difficult to measure accurately • Ensuring all office employees can work flexibly – in reality • Shifting old attitudes and behaviours – supporting managers to manage flexibly • Living up to our values – Bold Trusted Innovative Proprietary

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