Over 95, 000 premature or poorly children are born each year in the UK, making it highly likely that all workplaces will employ a parent who is undergoing this situation. more»

Although productivity levels vary nationwide, only 14 per cent of businesses claim they have no issues, leaving many susceptible to inefficiencies. more»

Support for older generations of workers is becoming more and more vital. Aviva's study found that after the age of 50, a positive workplace culture? became the most important factor for staff. more»

Here, Phil Mottram, enterprise director at telecommunications company Vodafone UK, reveals three strategies for unlocking the business power of a smartphone, helping readers run their company from the palm of their hand. more»

Almost nine in ten full-time UK workers favour flexible working arrangements over the traditional nine to five, according to a new study, and experts have warned employers to respond to changing expectations of working life or face missing out on talent. more»

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has recommended all job vacancies be advertised offering flexible working arrangements. So how should employers handle requests from staff members? more»

Flexible working arrangements could be leaving small UK firms exposed to cyber criminals, as new research suggests many staff are compromising their company's IT networks. more»

An upcoming review into UK employment practices won't look to dismantle flexible working in the gig economy, the report's author has announced. more»

Alan Price, employment law and HR director at Peninsula, reflects on recent developments in the flexible economy and makes the case against insecure employment within small companies. more»

For a business, hiring freelancers offers far more flexibility and potential cost savings because you only use them when the demand is there and only pay them for the work they do. more»