Flexible working in the workplace

Flexible Working Guidance

As part of the Government's Flexible Working Taskforce, we’re joining Working Families to ask employers to use the Happy to Talk Flexible Working strapline and logo when recruiting.

Guide to Flexible Working

Champion Flexible Working

As a leader you should embrace Flexible Working - flexible working is good for people, for business, and for the economy. Even small degrees of flexibility increase your chances of attracting and retaining a diverse talent pool.

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Resources and Articles

Work from abroad? 10 till 3? The hybrid pioneers shaking up work

Read this before you force your teams back into the office

[Article] [Hybrid Working]

Hybrid teams: Six ways managers can unlock their untapped potential

Many managers lack the support and development to draw out all the benefits of hybrid working arrangements

[Listicle] [Hybrid Working]

“Be self-aware, have an open mind and trust your instincts”

We learn lessons from a successful project manager and leader who has worked in many varied international environments

[Article] [Change Management]

Change management trends for 2024

Uncertainty and the pace of change continue to increase – how can change managers ensure they add value to clients?

[Article] [Consultancy]

Apprenticeships are important – here are five ways they could be better

From flexibility to future-readiness, here’s what an expert panel at a recent CMI event had to say about apprenticeships

[Article] [Apprenticeships]

“I had to work three times harder”: The professional struggles of women in STEM

One in four STEM professionals are women – here’s why industry leadership needs more flexibility and visibility

[Article] [Gender]

Why changing your mind is a management superpower

It’s not always easy, but the more we can admit we’re wrong, the better we are as leaders – and the more exciting our career

[Article] [Flexibility]

Why shared parental leave matters (and how to make it work)

Boosting the popularity of shared parental leave benefits everyone in the workplace – not just women

[Article] [Equality and Diversity]

How to use collaborative leadership to get the best out of your people

When you’re trying to solve big challenges, it’s best to take a collaborative approach

[Interview] [Workplace Culture]

Closing the gender pay gap: “Flexibility is most important”

More work must be done. CEO of Encompass Equality Joy Burnford shares three practical steps business can take immediately