All too often, we associate flexible working as a response to an employee's request! So why do we consider flexible arrangements to benefit an employee only?

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As organisations are increasingly having to cut costs and be ever more responsible for employee well-being, perhaps it's about time we considered how flexible working might actually be a benefit to the business!

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With the changes to parental leave over the last few years and the ever increasing concerns over stress at work, work -life balance is becoming an important factor in attracting and retaining staff. 

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So how can you be more flexible as an employer to improve the well being of your organisation, as well as your staff?

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Read on for thoughts from the HR patch on flexible working...