What does true flexibility look like?
Translating policy into practice to ensure that flexible and hybrid working is a win-win for employers and employees
Translating policy into practice to ensure that flexible and hybrid working is a win-win for employers and employees
This article explores why so many flexible working policies don’t enable mutually beneficial, two-sided flexibility in practice. It recommends an overall strategy and practical steps to increase the uptake of flexible working arrangements, while aligning the interests of both employers and employees.
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