Flexible Working

The Flexible Working archive. Articles and guides regarding flexible work arrangements such as working from home, hybrid work patterns, and changing hours of work. Also includes updates on legislation and codes of practice around this topic.

Employing & managing staff

Securing flexible working: How remote working can be the perfect fit

William Culbert, director of solutions engineering at Bomgar explains the importance of security for SMEs when implementing remote working practices.

News

Should UK businesses be embracing flexible working?

With rail disruptions set to continue in to 2017, research shows that flexible working can help alleviate stress.

Employing & managing staff

Flexible working requests and how to handle them

Samantha Castle offers some advice on how to balance employee expectations and the needs of your business.

News

Half of commuters plan for flexible working increase in 2017

Half of commuters are looking to ‘work remotely in order to improve their travel schedule’, a new study reveals.

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Men given more flexibility in working hours than women

Men are given twice as much flexibility than women when it comes to working hours, research finds.

Office & home working

Flexible workplaces advocated for Olympics period

Businesses have been urged to engage with their workforce and consider introducing flexible measures to discourage ‘sickies’ during the Rio Olympics.

Employing & managing staff

Summer HR rules employers should consider

Alan Price discusses the issues to bear in mind for employers when the summer seasons comes around.

Employing & managing staff

Flexible working is the key to staying competitive

More than 80 per cent of employees feel more productive when working from home, research finds.

Office & home working

The realities of setting up a home business

Four company owners discuss their decision to build a business from home and how the setup suits their personal and professional lives.

Office & home working

The top six benefits of running a business from home

Here are the results of a recent survey asking small company owners what they value most about working from home.

News

Tradespeople put happiness down to the flexibility of mobile working

More than 90 per cent of tradespeople are happy in their jobs, with the majority putting it down to the flexibility of mobile working, research finds.

Employing & managing staff