RTO mandates drive 41% surge in demand for ‘wraparound’ childcare – Bubble
Three in five parents said either they or their partner had been asked to work in the office more often in the last six months.
OU launches toolkits to break down barriers for mothers returning to work
The university will work with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to train career coaches across its 600 Jobcentres.
Blackpool Council launches free employment charter to raise job standards
The scheme aims to raise employment standards, improve job quality and support economic growth in Blackpool.
Remote work drives innovation in flexible cultures, Durham study finds
Remote work boosts innovation in egalitarian, flexible cultures, new Durham University study shows.
Workplace discrimination persists as 84% of mothers face career hurdles – Randstad UK
Victoria Short said: “Organisations that fail to offer genuine, career-friendly flexibility risk losing a critical segment of their workforce.”
51% of employers offer flexible work to tackle sickness absence – REC
The survey found that 48.5% of employers reported reduced productivity due to sickness absences.
28% workers denied flexible working due to employers’ productivity fears
Research from Phoenix Group revealed that while more workers are taking advantage of flexible arrangements, many still face significant barriers.
Contact adopts four-day working week for better work-life balance
This approach follows the 100:80:100 model, providing 100% pay for 80% of the time.
Workers in early 30s prioritise flexible hours over higher pay – Phoenix Group
The study revealed that employees aged 30-34 were more likely to want fewer working hours and were willing to accept less pay.
Women lag behind men in workplace wellbeing, YuLife report finds
The YouGov survey showed only 54% of women rated their wellbeing as "good" compared to 63% of men.
Racial disparities persist in WFH access despite overall increase, study finds
The researchers suggest that these disparities could stem from managerial biases against BME workers, leading to a reluctance to WFH opportunities.
CIPD calls for flexible working as UK faces coldest winter night since 2010
The CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development, has urged employers to adopt flexible working measures during the current cold snap to help employees cope with severe weather conditions and travel disruption.
