New
research has revealed that around half of UK executives questioned believe they
are allowed to work flexibly, but almost a quarter are too scared to ask.
The
poll of 100 executives found that 53 per cent were allowed to work flexibly, 51
per cent were entitled to a sabbatical and 40 per cent were permitted to take
unpaid leave.
Although
flexible working is cited by employers as a valuable working practice, 47 per
cent of those questioned were too scared to ask for it.
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The
research, by outsourcers Black Mountain, suggests respondents felt that asking
for flexible working arrangements might harm their promotion prospects.
