More than a third of working women feel flexible working is vital to their progression, according to a survey of 1,000 professional women and working mothers. Coaching firm Talking Talent this week said 38% of women see flexible working as… Read More ›
Flexible working is crucial in helping disabled people remain in the workplace. However, only one in three disabled people has been offered the flexible working options they need. Disability charity Scope has published A Million Futures, which surveyed more than… Read More ›
Employers must defeat the flexible working stigma that is holding women back in their careers, according to the UK’s largest ever survey of women and work. Opportunity Now’s Project 28-40 surveyed 23,000 women between the ages of 28 and 40… Read More ›
Flexible working could be holding back the UK’s economy and women’s career progression, according to research by consultancy PwC. Commenting on the firm’s second Women in Work Index, head of people and executive board member at PwC Gaenor Bagley, said:… Read More ›
Employers must cater to older workers or face being left behind as the population ages, according to a report by the Economist Intelligence Unit. Flexible working is one tool that can ease changing workforce dynamics and fulfil the needs of… Read More ›
Flexible workers are seen as less committed, less ambitious and less assertive than their full-time counterparts, according to a report published this week. The conundrum of workplace flexibility by Australian diversity consultancy Symmetra is based on research from 473 senior… Read More ›
Flexible working is critical in easing work-related stress that causes absenteeism and illness, according to research by Regus. The office provider found over half of employers have reported an increase in stress-related illness since the economic downturn. It said 45%… Read More ›
Younger fathers have an increased expectation of being involved in caring for their children. However, this has yet to translate into them working reduced hours, according to a report released today by charity Working Families. Time, health and the family… Read More ›
Demand for flexible working hours has become a top priority, according to a survey by Aruba Networks. Over half of those surveyed said they’d prefer to work from home or remotely two to three days a week than receive a… Read More ›
In just five years’ time most of the UK and Irish workforce will be working flexibly, according to a survey of HR decision makers. The Flux Report, published today by talent management specialist Right Management, said 79% of HR decision… Read More ›
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