Flexible working: Finding the right balance

New flexible working legislation could radically change the world of business. But what are the challenges and opportunities for HR?

Six steps to getting flexible working right

Few organisations would claim they are always getting flexible working right, but the ones HR magazine approached are ahead of the curve. As the right to request flexible working now applies to all...

Why we need more than flexible working for a work – life balance

This month witnessed the passage of landmark legislation for UK employees and employers alike. On 30th June, the right to request flexible working was extended to include all UK employees - roughly 20...

Hot topic: How will flexible working changes affect HR? Part two

Legislation to allow all employees to request flexible working comes into effect on 30 June. With a record number of employees already working from home, do HR professionals appreciate the full impact...

Remote working can help introverts into the boardroom

The growing trend of employees working from home may lead to an increase in the number of introverts in top level roles, according to London Business School (LBS) director of learning solutions Adam...

Top Employers for Working Families Award winners announced

The winners of Working Families' Top Employers title have been announced at a ceremony in London.

Is your company ready for the practical demands of flexible working?

With the new changes to flexible working legislation coming in on 30 June 2014, HR teams must be prepared for an increase in requests from employees to work when and where suits them.

Deloitte offer agile working to attract female talent

Professional services company Deloitte is launching an agile working programme in an attempt to drive diversity in all parts of the business.

Work-life balance: HR concept or way of life?

I’ve grown up with an important appreciation of work-life balance and flexible working.

Flexible working: dads want choice, too

Flexible working, particularly in relation to child care, is heavily skewed towards mums. HR magazine editor Arvind Hickman argues a shift in employer attitudes is needed ahead of next year's shared...

Flexible working: dads want choice

Archaic it may be, but when most people think of flexible working arrangements, it’s highly likely that mothers spring to mind. But the tide is turning. For a start, employers are being urged to...

Top Employers for Working Families awards and benchmark open

Registrations for the 6th annual Working Families awards, in partnership with HR Magazine, are now open.