Flexible Working
Contemplating the flexible glass ceiling
I've been reading recently about the flexible glass ceiling: the idea that people somehow... read more
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The flexible working archive provides a wealth of advice to employees on how to find flexible work, how to request flexibility from current employers, and up-to-date news and opinion from industry experts on flexible working legislation.
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Online Jobs
Are you looking to earn money from home with an online job? Today there are more... read more
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From Shared Parental Leave to flexible working: the Scottish perspective
Working family policy in Scotland
Maria Brett outlines Scottish government policy on childcare, flexible working and Shared... read more
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Addison Lee loses appeal on driver status
'Addison Lee drivers should have worker status'
The Employment Appeal Tribunal has upheld a ruling that Addison Lee's drivers are workers... read more
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Why mums have the skills needed for the future of work
One of the interesting topics that came up at the Workingmums.co.uk's Top Employer Awards... read more
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Can my manager ask me to be in at 9am if I have a flexi hours contract?
I work for a local government and have two children. I've worked in my current role for... read more
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Flexible working and mums of more than two children
Mothers of more than two children are significantly more likely to say flexible working... read more
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Best foot forward for a career in podiatry
It’s not the best-known health profession but it makes a huge difference to millions of... read more
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The future of work?
What will the future of work be? Will it be one of increasing automation, where humans are... read more
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‘Quarter of employees would not swap flexibility for more pay’
A quarter of people – and 47% of those over 55 – state that no increase in... read more
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New technologies ‘could deliver four-day week’
Britain could move to a four-day week if policymakers make “the right... read more
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Adapting to the reality of modern family life
I’ve been speaking to parents recently about flexible working. There seems to be a split... read more
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Manager inflexible over 9am starts
I work for a local government and have two young children. I've worked in my current role... read more
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Working mums: we need a rethink about flexible working
According to the latest Office for National Statistics 74% of mums with dependent children... read more
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Why flexible working is good for health
This week is National Work Life Week and one of the biggest changes in work over the last... read more
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Studies show conflicting opinions on zero hours and gig working
The findings of two new studies to be presented this week show how divided opinion is on... read more
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Towards equality at work and at home: a mum and dad speak out
Workingmums.co.uk released the results of its annual survey recently and statistics from a... read more
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‘Parents want longer working days and shorter weeks’
Sixty per cent of parents would prefer to start work between 6am and 8am and only 5% want... read more
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‘59% of part-time workers feel they have fallen behind full-time colleagues’
Over half of part-time workers feel their skills and knowledge has fallen behind those of... read more
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Should my commission be pro-rata’d if I reduce my hours?
I have asked my employer if I can reduce my working hours down from 37.5 to 27.5 a week... read more
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A creative approach to retaining talent
Louise Chamberlain was contemplating taking a career break earlier this year. Despite... read more
