British workers feel guilt about taking time off, research reveals
SD Worx found that 77.4% of employees in the UK said their organisation trusted them to work responsibly and not misuse remote working.
South Cambridgeshire District Council votes to permanently adopt four-day week
Under the new pattern, council staff are expected to do all their work in about 80% of their contracted hours, with no pay cut.
Flexible work must be measured by value, not time, say experts
Round-table attendees agreed flexible working is not a perk but a key part of workplace reform for both employees and businesses.
E.ON, Aviva, John Lewis, Vodafone among winners at Working Dads Employer Awards
Winners included Aviva, E.ON, John Lewis, Vodafone, Suffolk County Council, Nationwide, QBE, Waltham Forest Council, Now Teach, PWC, AON, and the British Medical Journal.
Over a million workers quit jobs due to lack of flexibility – CIPD
Research found that just over half of employees (53%) felt pressure to spend more time in the workplace.
Freelancer Financials launches new website to support flexible workers
The broker, part of Mortgage Quest Limited, has expanded its services to now support all types of contract workers and self-employed people.
Oxford architecture co-operative first in England to secure ‘Living Hours’ accreditation
The accreditation goes beyond paying the real Living Wage by also committing employers to provide workers with secure, guaranteed working hours.
CIPD urges employers to offer flexible working to help staff keep cool in hot weather
Rachel Suff said: “During periods of hot weather employers should take proactive steps to ensure the wellbeing and comfort of their staff."
Most carers would quit jobs without flexible working, research reveals
Nearly two thirds (65%) of working carers said they would look for a new job if their employer restricted flexible hours.
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.
