Flexible Working

Flexible working has increased five-fold in the last 20 years

With the number of people working flexible hours increasing by nearly 50% in the last 20 years, this is important when bringing equality to the workplace.

Forgotten armed forces spouses remembered by Alexander Mann

Talent acquisition and management firm, Alexander Mann Solutions, and Recruit for Spouses support the forgotten heroes: armed forces spouses.

The best and worst industries for dads looking for workplace flexibility

Construction industry comes out top while the advertising industry languishes at the bottom of new workplace flexibility survey.

Uptick in remote working exposes inefficient screening processes

Screening expert Sterling warns rise in remote working has increased the need to effectively screen candidates.

The rise of flexible working – why businesses need to adapt

There could be an end in sight for the days of traditional 9 to 5, office-based working patterns, with more and more people seeking job opportunities that cater to flexible working.

Working mums calling for more flexibility in the workplace

Despite numerous government policies to incentivise working mums in the workplace, retention is still a significant struggle.

The rise of employees with caring responsibilities: how employers can help

Caring is overlooked in the workplace, but with a few changes, employers can support workers that have work and caring responsibilities.

Demand for a four-day working week rises across the UK

New reports highlight how employees’ preference for a shorter working week could add to businesses’ bottom line.

Do you have a disabled child or children? Should your employer care?

Suzy Rowland, Founder and CEO of the #happyinschool project, on whether employers should extend benefits to employees with disabled children.

How can employers retain employees amidst a changing work culture?

The way we think about ‘work’ is changing and to move with this curve, leaders need a new lens through which to view workers who are more demanding than ever—and new policies that address their reality.