Freddie Alves, managing director at Talking Talent, says structure is needed to de-risk flexible working for managers. A manager within a Financial Services firm said to me at a recent focus group: “I don’t really care if the person reporting… Read More ›
Increased flexible or agile working means more and more people are in danger of experiencing isolation. Colin Stuart, managing director of Baker Stuart, explains what needs to be done to keep remote workers connected. Despite the unquestionable advantages associated with… Read More ›
A remote workforce can be one of the keys to attracting and retaining standout talent, says Jennifer Locklear, chief people and culture officer for global talent solutions company WilsonHCG. The case for virtual or remote working has been an ongoing… Read More ›
Companies can and should equip their teams to handle tasks flexibly, says Jesper Frederiksen, Vice President, EMEA, at e-signature provider Docusign. “A reed before the wind lives on, while mighty oaks do fall”. The roots of this quote can be… Read More ›
The right tools and environment can have as much impact on productivity as internal factors, says Richard Morris, chief executive at Evans Easyspace. He shares four tips to help you and your staff stay focused. When we’re not making good… Read More ›
Too many companies are paying lip service to flexible working, says Neardesk head of partnerships Nick McCormack. Employee demand is not enough – organisations must drive change. “Flexible working, yes, we’ve done that,” is often the response you get from… Read More ›
Give shared parental leave time and the trickle will become a steady stream, says My Family Care director Ben Black The harsh summary of shared parental leave (SPL) would be as follows: There was a lot of noise It was… Read More ›
The desire for greater flexibility cuts across generations. Smart businesses will make the transition, says Amanda Seabrook, managing director and founder of Workpond. There is a large and under-represented group of people who do not want to work in the… Read More ›
Workplaces are failing to keep pace with the changing needs and expectations of families says Working Families chief executive Sarah Jackson. Hardly a day goes by without a new headline about the ‘millennial’ generation. But should we believe the hype?… Read More ›
How should holiday entitlement be calculated when a part-time worker’s hours increase? Charlotte Taylor, employment solicitor at Winckworth Sherwood, considers a recent case. In the recent case of Greenfield v The Care Bureau Ltd (C-219/14), the European Court of Justice (“ECJ”)… Read More ›
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