PODFather, an Edinburgh-based technology firm that delivers route optimisation and proof-of-delivery software solutions, supports its 43 employees’ mental health and wellbeing because it’s the ‘right thing to do’ and is good for business too. Wellbeing fundamentals:...
What’s holding recruiters back from talking about flexible working? Fewer than three in ten jobs in Scotland are advertised as flexible, according to our friends at social business Timewise. They audited a whopping 340,000 job adverts, looking for the proportion that...
Our latest research with Scottish employers shows almost two thirds are offering no extra support or training to line managers, despite significant changes in how teams are working after Covid lockdowns. Our snap poll of more than 100 Scottish business leaders and...
by Jennifer Wright, Principle Associate of Shoosmiths and Flexibility Works Chair On 23 September, the Government opened its consultation on proposals to reform the flexible working regulations. The objective of the reform is to fulfil commitments made...
Last week we co-hosted a great round-table discussion about the concept of a four-day working week. If you couldn’t make it but you’re interested in how this might work in your organisation, or you can’t figure out how to get past a particular barrier, here’s a quick...
As we begin another year with working from home guidance still firmly in place, we’re encouraging Scottish employers to explore all forms of flexible working, and for all sorts of workers in 2022. You can read our comment in The Times today about how many businesses...
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