Employers must deal with the knock on effects of flexible working and manage client expectations if they are to successfully implement flexibility in their workforces, according to a report. The report by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)… Read More ›
The trend towards reducing flexible working opportunities as seen at Yahoo and Best Buy has serious consequences for top talent, with women ‘dialling down’ their aspirations. A report published today by non-profit organisation Catalyst said that, while there have been… Read More ›
UK office workers are suspicious of their home working colleagues, according to research by a communications technology provider. The report by Jabra UK found that 55% of office workers think home working breeds mistrust, with 31% believing those working from… Read More ›
Part-time workers feel trapped in their jobs because of a lack of good quality part-time vacancies. Research conducted for the Timewise Foundation said 77% of part-time workers felt stuck in their roles and 81% were doing a job at the… Read More ›
Employees, not their bosses, are driving the rise in part-time work according to research published today. Recruiter Randstad UK surveyed 2,000 employees and found that only 20% of those working part-time would prefer to work more hours. It said the… Read More ›
Small businesses are investing more in flexible working despite the economic downturn. Research by Lloyds Bank’s commercial banking arm has found that over two thirds (69%) of UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) now offer flexible working and are seeing… Read More ›
The leaders of 22 of the UK’s largest businesses have today launched the Agile Future Forum (AFF), committing their companies to flexible working rights. In a letter to the Telegraph today, leaders of businesses such as Lloyds Banking Group, ITV,… Read More ›
Flexible working is the best way to boost productivity, according to HR professionals. In a survey conducted by HR recruiter Ortus, 96% of the 570 respondents said flexible working would boost day to day productivity in their companies, with 59%… Read More ›
Lack of data on flexible working is stopping government and businesses from measuring the effectiveness of such arrangements a select committee has said. The Business, Information and Skills committee said the dearth of data on the current number of flexible… Read More ›
Parents in Australia are to receive flexible working advice in hospital when their child is born. As part of a campaign to increase awareness, the country’s Fair Work Ombudsman is including information on parental leave entitlements, returning to work after… Read More ›
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