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Accountability Edinburgh and Barrhead Housing gain Flexible Workplace Accreditation

Flexible Childcare Services Scotland, Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland, Greenspace Scotland, Into Work, Melville Housing Association, Scullion Law, Social Investment Scotland and Working Rite were also recognised. 

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Accountability Edinburgh and Barrhead Housing gain Flexible Workplace Accreditation
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Accountability Edinburgh and Barrhead Housing Association were among the 10 organisations in Scotland to gain the Flexible Workplace Accreditation, which recognises employers with strong flexible working practices. 

The accreditation, developed by Flexibility Works, aims to set a practical standard for flexible working across different roles and sectors.

Flexible Childcare Services Scotland, Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland, Greenspace Scotland, Into Work, Melville Housing Association, Scullion Law, Social Investment Scotland and Working Rite were also recognised. 

Pamela Mundt, head of marketing at Quorum, said: “We really believe in what Flexibility Works are doing. 

“This accreditation supports better outcomes for employers and employees, particularly those in lower-paid roles, where flexibility can make a real difference to people’s lives. 

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“We want to use our experience as a flexible employer to help others, support organisations across Scotland, and play a responsible role in the Scottish business community.”

Lisa McPherson, group people director UK & Europe at City Facilities Management Holdings and advisory board member at Flexibility Works, said: “These days, I think most organisations recognise the importance of flexible working, but many are still working out what good looks like in practice. 

“It isn’t a one size fits all approach, it varies by business, role and the needs of a multigenerational workforce. 

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“The Flexible Workplace accreditation gives organisations a straightforward, practical framework and support to help them get there.”

Lorna Wilson, chief executive at Barrhead Housing Association, said: “It is a timely and modern process, with lots of support to help us continually improve.”

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Sharon Gillies, chief operating officer at Social Investment Scotland, said: “Achieving accreditation as a flexible workplace was an important milestone for Social Investment Scotland, reflecting our commitment to embedding flexible working into how we operate. 

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“At SIS, our flexible working policy is grounded in our core values and underpins a culture of trust, balance, and high performance. 

“This approach enables our people to work in ways that support productivity and wellbeing, while strengthening collaboration across a diverse and cohesive team.”

Gillies added: “Flexible working is central to our people centred culture, one in which individuals are empowered, trusted, and motivated to contribute their best. 

“Through these principles, SIS attracts and retains talented people while actively promoting a healthy and sustainable work–life balance for all.”

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Lisa Gallagher, co-founder at Flexibility Works, said: “We’re incredibly proud of these organisations and what they’ve achieved. 

“Hearing the stories from their staff, about what flexible working means in their day-to-day lives, has been powerful. 

“These are organisations who have made conscious decisions about how work works, creating environments where people can do great work and have a life alongside it.”

Gallagher added: “That’s what brings this group together, a shared commitment to being great employers, strong organisations, and part of something bigger.”

Lyndsay Fraser Robertson, programmes and practice officer at the Robertson Trust, said: “Flexible working is fundamental to fair, high quality jobs, especially for people on the lowest incomes. 

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“It should be a standard feature of good work, not something dependent on role, income or individual managers. 

“This accreditation provides a clear, credible benchmark for what effective flexible working looks like in practice, helping more people to enter work, stay in work and thrive.”

Fraser Robertson added: “The Robertson Trust is committed to supporting work that can drive lasting change on poverty and trauma in Scotland. 

“As part of this, we want to see a Scotland where paid work offers a reliable route out of poverty, and we are proud to support an initiative that can improve job quality and transform lives.”

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