Less than half UK workforce able to work flexibly
The TUC and The Industrial Society joined forces yesterday to condemn the UK’s long hours culture, and urge employers to adopt a more positive approach to work/life balance. At the launch of Changing times – a new TUC guide to flexible working and Get the balance right – the Industrial Society/TUC video training pack on […]
Industrial Society: Cut absenteeism by being more flexible
The Industrial Society says that flexible annual leave and working hours, along with the ability to work from home, can all help to cut down on the number of days taken off by employees. The research which led to the Industrial Society's report results from a survey of 300 firms. The results indicated that where […]
Women who mean business
Dr Mo Mowlam, Minister for the Cabinet Office joined forces with The Adelaide Group, a networking forum for women business leaders, yesterday to discuss women's equality. Speaking about her experience in government and listening to women's views Mo Mowlam said, "We probably all share the belief that our economy will only be truly successful if […]
Flexibility and the right work-life balance deliver real business benefits
Launched at the Chartered Institute of Personel and Development, (CIPD) National Conference yesterday, a new report – 'Getting the Right Work-Life Balance' – reveals that managers who use flexible working report significant benefits. Organisations implementing family friendly policies in the workplace cite the reason for the move as being the need to retain staff the […]