Employers need to accept parents' family focus, says Mumsnet CEO

Employers must accept that working parents will always put family considerations ahead of work, according to Mumsnet CEO and founder Justine Roberts.

CIPD 2014: Agile working adds value to business

An agile workforce helps businesses provide better customer service, reduce costs and retain talent, Lloyds Banking Group diversity and inclusion director Fiona Cannon has said.

Cary Cooper: There are two sides to flexibility

New underemployment figures hint at the polarising effects of flexibility without balance.

Half of women consider choosing career over family

Half of childless women are so concerned about the risk children pose to their career progression that they would consider not starting a family, according to research by the Association of Accounting...

Manifesto to benefit staff with families

Working Families has compiled a manifesto to spur politicians and employers to ensure work "genuinely works for all".

Flexible working can cause problems for carers

Flexible working can cause as many problems for employees who are also domestic carers as it solves, according to My Family Care director Ben Black.

Top employers for working families announced

Working Families has revealed its list of the top employers for working families in 2014.

Outcome focus would help diversity, says ManpowerGroup VP

Companies can support women in senior roles by focusing on work outcomes over time spent in the office, according to ManpowerGroup executive VP Mara Swan.

Gen Y most negative towards flexible workers

Research seen exclusively by HR magazine reveals Generation Y often thinks flexible working shows a lack of commitment.

Out of office etiquette

The automatic out of office replies open up a can of worms when it comes to wording, tone and style. However, perhaps we should pay more attention to promoting a better work-life balance.

Outcome focus would help diversity, says ManpowerGroup VP

Companies can support women in senior roles by focusing on work outcomes over time spent in the office, according to ManpowerGroup executive VP, global strategy and talent Mara Swan.

Flexibility a vital ingredient for Wahaca co-founder

Masterchef winner and Wahaca co-founder Thomasina Miers see flexible working as key to the success of her restuarant chain.

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