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Tags: Flexible working
Is flexible working reserved for senior staff?
Parents hold the opinion that they have to work extra hours to “manage unwieldy jobs”.
Managers reluctant to hire staff who request flexible working
HRreview’s poll states that 71 per cent feel flexible working increases productivity.
Great expectations: HR in 2020
What do professionals predict and want to see for HR in 2020.
Rail fares rise twice as much as wages
The Transport Secretary has revealed plans for trialling a new fund for flexible fares.
Steve Arnold: How effective leave management can help future-proof productivity
Read the four tips to safeguard your workforce’s productivity for 2020 and beyond.
Mark Pemberthy: Keeping the Christmas cheer in your office this year
“Flexible working during December can help staff meet the demands of attending family events.”
‘Hangover days’ just a ‘spin’ on flexible working
Are “hangover days” a good or bad idea?
Can ‘hangover days’ attract young millennials?
The CIPD do not see this as a strong perk to offer.
Women more likely to be offered flexible working than men
32 per cent of workers are not satisfied with their flexible working options.
John Deacon: How to empower your workforce the right way
The past decade have seen companies place more attention on financial wellbeing.
UK employees calling out to work from somewhere else rather than the office
The top office desire is being able to embrace flexible working.
Companies reject Labour’s idea to implement four-day working week
65 per cent of people say a four-day week is not viable.
More support needed for employers to implement flexible working
37 per cent of employers think all groups of the workforce desire flexible working.
Put an end to IR35 or delay it, IPSE and REC release election manifestos both addressing the legislation
Is time running out to scrap IR35 as 6th April 2020 fast approaches?