The difference in flexible working arrangements being offered to different regions across the UK risks fracturing the workforce, cautions the CIPD.
If businesses want to cultivate a culture of equality, they need to change their views on flexible working, says business psychologist Jess Hornsby.
Today (30 June), Tulip Siddiq, Labour MP for Hampstead and Kilburn, has proposed a new Bill to parliament that would give workers the right to flexible work.
New train tickets for commuters who will be flexible working post-pandemic are now available and may even support a shift towards greener commuting.
Companies that ignore the needs of graduates are at risk of missing out on top young talent, as nine out of 10 graduates say benefits play a key role in attracting them to a role.
There has been a lot of discussion around how the pandemic has shaped the ‘new normal’ over the past year. In the workplace, many businesses had to quickly adapt to working from home, conducting...
Not only do employees want a four-day work week, but a new report says its introduction would dramatically reduce the UK’s carbon footprint.
The CIPD has urged employers to look beyond offering only remote work and instead develop a number of flexible working options.
As the climate crisis continues, there is mounting pressure on companies to showcase a commitment to sustainability. But how can HR respond through less environmentally damaging benefits?
How many of the employees in your workforce are carers of a disabled child? No judgement if you are unaware - statistics and standard carer categories don’t often differentiate between unpaid carers...
The most popular employee benefit in the UK is to finish work early on a Friday, highlighting a potential quick win for HR.
Just before the most recent lockdown, travelling to work was down 44% and many predict that when people do return to the office, it won’t be at anywhere near the same levels as before. As a result,...