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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.

Office & home working

Maintaining motivation and brand ethos, 100 miles from the office

Michael Hammond explains how he manages communication in his company when on the move.

Employing & managing staff

Flexible working not being offered by employers

Just a quarter of the UK's workforce has been given the option to work flexibly, research finds.

Office & home working

How to create the best conditions for efficient home working

Getting a consistent schedule going can make all the difference for the people who try home working.

News

Three quarters of companies worldwide have introduced flexible working policies

Employees have been empowered to vary their hours and work from home or on the move.

News

Homeworkers miss the buzz of the office

Flirting and gossip are two of the most common things people working from home miss about the office.

Employing & managing staff

An employee is struggling with childcare

I have an employee who is struggling with childcare, but cannot afford to reduce her hours. Am I legally obliged to help with childcare costs or is there something else I can do to ease the situation?

Office & home working

How to adopt telecommuting in your company 

Here, we look at the upside and the downside of telecommuting and how to make it work for you.

Work life balance

Family friendly working: It’s now or never

Rebecca Bridges discusses the modern requirement to allow more flexible working arrangements for employees looking to have a family.

News

Holidaymaking business owners struggle to switch off from work

More than three quarters of owner-managers admit to responding to work email while away on holiday, finds research.

Office & home working

How do I respond to a flexible working request?

I've received a flexible working request from a full-time member of staff. Do I need to take their request seriously?

Office & home working

Remote working: The small business bargaining chip

In this article, Jesper Frederiksen examines how remote working options can set small businesses apart from their competitors.

Business Technology

Three tips for hosting a teleconference

Teleconference calls can make communication between offices a lot easier. Here is some advice on managing them effectively.

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