Workers afraid to discuss flexible working options

One in five employees assumes their flexible working request will be denied

Higher-salary jobs less likely to offer flexibility

Only one in 10 positions with a salary between £20,000 and £34,000 offer flexible working

Incorporating flexible working into your recruitment strategy

It’s vital to break down the perception that flexible working is linked to lower levels of employee commitment

Parents suffer poor work/life balance

Forty-one per cent of the UK parents surveyed do extra hours all the time or often

Gig economy workers do so out of necessity

A new study found that people are desperate for work and would rather have a different form of employment

Flexible working where you'd least expect, part three

Many firms claim flexible working ‘won’t work’ for them. These examples prove there are options for everyone

Flexible working where you'd least expect, part two

Many firms claim flexible working ‘won’t work’ for them. These examples prove there are options for everyone

Flexible working where you'd least expect

Many firms claim flexible working ‘won’t work’ for them. These examples prove there are options for everyone

Working Families Special Awards finalists announced

The annual awards have 11 categories covering a range of work/life policies and practices

Election manifestos latest: Conservatives to take tough line on immigration

Conservative manifesto to include uncompromising immigration message, while Lib Dems promise second EU referendum

Older workers affected by declining hours

While employment rates are up the number of hours worked has fallen for older age groups

Remote access means employees cannot 'switch off'

40% admit to checking their work mobile or emails at least five times a day outside work hours