Resource: Flexible Working and the Future of Work: managing employees since Covid-19 Friday 03 February 2023 Share Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email A joint research report published by the University of Birmingham, University of York and University of Kent on the impact that the Covid-19 pandemic has had on flexible working. It finds that managers are more likely to see flexible working as a way of enhancing performance; there is less perceived need for employees to be in the office to progress their careers; and that these changes are starting to reduce the stigma of flexible working. However, there are challenges around surveillance at work and there are signs that a long hours culture might be returning to workplaces. The report contains recommendations for employers, managers and policymakers. Flexible working and the Future of Work Like this article? Why not share it. Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email You might also like these posts on this topic: Topic: Highlights – 14 May Middle management, cost-cutting and Tupperware: another week of meeting management challenges Read article Article Topic: How can managers help remove barriers facing disabled employees? We ask how managers can better support disabled employees at work (and what support managers themselves need) Read article Article Topic: Workplace Culture Is middle management just a “thankless slog”? Data says young people see middle management as an overburdened and underpaid position – so what needs to change? Read article Article Topic: Employment Landscape How startups can scale and “change the world” Ian Gray and John Bessant share why growth requires privateers, a multiplayer mindset and a Tupperware approach to networking Read article Article Browse all posts Don’t miss out - get notified of new content Sign-up to become a Friend of CMI to recieve our free newsletter for a regular round-up of our latest insight and guidance. CMI members always see more. For the widest selection of content, including CPD tools and multimedia resources, check out how to get involved with CMI membership. Newsletter More ways to get involved Resource The information on this page is designed to help you to develop ever more compelling business proposals and presentations. Take a look at our selection of tools which could help support you. Members See More CMI Members have access to thousands of online learning and CPD resources. Learn more about our membership benefits Join The Community CMI offers a variety of flexible membership solutions, tailored to your needs. Find out more and get involved in the CMI community today.