Flexible working

There has been a decline in how ‘safe’ people feel at work, according to a new study by Mental Health First Aid England and Henley Business School.

Most UK employees believe it’s fair for employers to expect in-person working when it adds real value to the business.

Are return to office mandates too high a risk for firms? More than half of employees believe that their location should not matter as long as they meet work expectations.

Sir Chris Wormald, head of the civil service, has told MPs that he thinks a requirement to spend three days a week in the office is ‘about right’.

FDA survey of civil servants' hybrid working arrangements shows almost two-thirds believe three days in the office is damaging productivity.

While the pandemic brought many positive changes to the world of work, it has also led many employees to lose their sense of structure and routine.

Almost nine in 10 workers in the UK are now required to come into the office more days each week, according to data from Virgin Media O2.

JP Morgan is grappling with desk shortages at its London head office after demanding its 22,000 UK employees fully return to the workplace.

Employees at Citigroup can continue to work remotely two days a week, its boss has said, confirming that the bank is embracing hybrid working as a long-term strategy.

In response to growing return-to-work mandates, James Reed considers their impact on career progression and business success.

Lord Alan Sugar calls for workers to return to the office, emphasising the importance of in-person interaction for learning and development.

The bank has raised its minimum office attendance requirement to three days a week, up from two days a week.

The number of black and disabled workers looking for flexible employment reached record levels last year, according to a new analysis.

Almost all federal employees have until 6 February to decide whether to resign, as Donald Trump reduces government headcount.

Research lays bare what is most important for each generation when finding a new job, with company reputation deemed as “crucial” for most.