Flexible working

It could also facilitate the return of approximately 440,000 mums and dads to the workforce, a survey of working parents suggests.

According to Flex Index, most companies are shifting towards flexibility, with 79% offering fully flexible work arrangements in 2024, up from 75% in 2023.

In this episode, John Carroll, Head of Marketing at Employment Hero UK, and Dr. Craig Knight, Doctor of Workplace Psychology, delve into whether current employer efforts are sufficient, how to foster an open and supportive workplace culture in a fully digital environment, and the critical role of virtual workspace design in promoting employee wellbeing, among other key topics.

It's official: frontline workers who gain input and control over their working pattern DO see wellbeing and job satisfaction improve!

Once an employer receives a written request, they must weigh up the pros and cons, responding in what the government determines a reasonable manner.

New research highlights how a controlling and inflexible leadership style is making U.K. employees feel powerless and devalued.