One of your key employees has told you that her high travelling costs are making it difficult to make ends meet. You can’t justify a pay rise, but you don’t want her to quit. Is there an easy
solution that won’t cost you a penny?
Published 01.12.2009
Since 28 June 2021 train commuters have been able to use the new “flexi season ticket” which is aimed at those employees who work part of the week from home. How flexible is it and what’s the
catch for employers?
Published 01.07.2021
According to YouGov research, 66% of employees would rather start their working day before 9.00am and finish earlier. However, many employers don’t offer any flexibility over working hours. Is it
something you should consider?
Published 07.09.2018
It’s estimated that around ten million employees now have the statutory right to request a flexible working pattern. But how can you deal with an application from a member of staff who isn’t a parent
or a carer and so doesn’t have this right?
Published 15.05.2009
With hybrid working each member of staff works in whatever way best suits them. If your business moved over to hybrid working would you have any say in when, how and where your employees work?
Published 02.04.2021
The average homeworker gains 60 minutes per day by not commuting into work. However, 42% of homeworkers claim that no commute is having a negative effect on their well-being. So, should you encourage
homeworkers to “fake commute”?
Published 22.12.2020
According to a recent survey, employees don’t want money - they’re more motivated by flexibility. So if you want to roll this out for all staff, what should you do?
Published 15.06.2010
You might have heard that some employers are introducing flexible working as a means of avoiding redundancies. If this idea appeals, what key areas should you consider carefully before you approach
staff about it?
Published 02.04.2009
One of the downsides of a homeworking arrangement, particularly where it’s permanent, is that it can be difficult for the employee to keep their work and home life separate. What can they put in
place to help them do this?
Published 31.03.2022
In May 2021 it was reported that only 5.5% of job ads mention flexible working. Must you include information about the possibility of flexible working in your job ads or not?
Published 25.05.2021