February 16 2008 - People working in the media sector such as
journalists, public relations officers, photographers and broadcasters are giving away an average of £5,884 a year
in unpaid overtime, according to a TUC analysis of official statistics.
January 30 2007 - A recent report from the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has found
that half the working population would like more flexibility at work.
December 16 2006 - The Eddington Report has not taken into consideration one of the most obvious solutions to the problem of transport
capacity and congestion, and it is a solution which is both achievable and realistic according to Work Wise UK, a
five-year campaign to encourage smarter working practices.
December 6 2006 - A new survey to identify challenges faced by today's civil engineers found that they require tools to increase flexibility and efficiency if they are to maximize opportunities presented by a buoyant market.
August 21 2006 - Research for BT Business conducted earlier this year
indicates that more than a third of British workers (37 per cent of men and 34 per cent of
women) would be prepared to forgo a pay increase for more flexible working options.
August 16 2006 - A recent study by business communications provider Inter-Tel questioned over 100 office-based workers about attitudes to flexible working. This identified positive reasons for applying to work flexibly but significant doubts about the likely response of employers.
September 17 2005 - Employers are being encouraged to give staff time off to serve as magistrates in a new ad campaign.
August 1 2005 - Many British workers would welcome the introduction of a 6am start,
if they could go home earlier in exchange, according to research by business communications firm Your Communications
March 12 2004 - UK manufacturers are doing more to tackle the
growing problem of long-term employee absence but complain about lack of adequate support from the National Health Service.
12 July 2001 - Research reported by the Industrial Society indicates that
flexible working patterns can help to reduce absenteeism.
