Beyond Hybrid – Why all kinds of flexible working matter in 2023

This short whitepaper sets out of our latest research with 662 Scottish workers, and shows how critical flexible working is – in all its forms – for many people to enter work, stay in work and progress at work.

Our key findings show how essential flexible working is for Scottish workers.

• 2 in 5 need flexible working, or they just can’t work at all
• 1 in 3 would like to change jobs but aren’t because they’re worried they won’t get flex elsewhere, and almost half will only apply for a new role if it specifically mentions flexible working
• 1 in 5 are considering giving up work because of a lack of flexibility

These figures represent significant portions of our national workforce. And they are a timely reminder of how fundamental flexible working is for so many people. If we use flexible working well, we can improve personal and family incomes and reduce poverty, help businesses tackle crippling skills shortages, as well as increasing our labour force and boosting our economy at large.

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