What does the cryptic crossword clue "Conservative backing workload in a new arrangement (8,7)" mean?

The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of BACKING + WORKLOAD = BACKWARDLOOKING The answer is BACKWARDLOOKING.

Conservative backing workload in a new arrangement (8,7)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17016 | 7 Down | 2023-01-20 flower