Flexible Working

Flexible working is on the rise, giving employees flexibility on where, when and the hours they work. This section offers advice to employees on how to find flexible work, how to request flexibility from current employers, tips on avoiding pitfalls and all the news and updates on flexible working legislation.

Considering flexible working?

Flexible Working can cover working different times/ hours or working from a different location. For Example:

Part Time Hours
Flexi-time
Compressed Working Hours
Job Sharing
Shift Work
Working from Home
Career Breaks
Annual Hours

Read our comprehensive guide to flexible working

Flexible Working

Dads want more job flexibility

Our first Workingdads.co.uk survey shows 73% of dads are considering searching for a flexible job and 16% are actively looking for one. read more

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The long struggle for part-time work

Richard Cahill describes his struggle to find part-time work with prospects so he could be the main carer of his children. read more

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Homeworking – things to consider

Homeworking can seem like the ideal solution to work-life balance, but it can come with its own challenges. Here are some things to consider. read more

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Applying for flexible working

As an employee, you have a legal right to apply for flexible working and your application must be duly considered. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean... read more