Flexibility Works

Social enterprise backed by @ScotGov ensuring a #FlexibleWorking Scotland. We support employers & employees to create fair, inclusive workplaces.

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You can still keep up with our latest insights, events and resources on flexible working over on BlueSky: https://t.co/3txmK6eTn6

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Are dads 'stepping up' when it comes to working more flexibly? Join us and @FathersNetScot to find out what our latest research shows...

[Fathers Network Scot @FathersNetScot]

Join us at our next DADx as @flex_works shares the latest insights from over 1,000 working and job-seeking parents.

Find out what’s helping Scottish families and what still needs to change!

🗓️ May 21st 🕒 2-3PM

⬇️ Don’t miss it — save your spot!
https://t.co/6GfkHvHusP

[Flexibility Works @flex_works]

@JanHDWP Delighted to hear the session was helpful, and thank you for the shout-out! We love helping employers find practical solutions. Often, it's just small changes that make a big difference.

[Scottish Government Finance and Economy @scotgoveconomy]

A new digital hub has launched to support Scotland’s employers to adopt fair work practices.

It comes after Deputy First Minister @_kateforbes presented the Fair Work Employer of the Year award to @officialQTS at the British Business Awards.

➡️https://t.co/QhtvmMUgQX

[Flexibility Works @flex_works]

If you think people will ‘just ask’ about flexibility during #recruitment, think again. Nearly half of job seekers skipped applying because flexibility wasn’t mentioned. #Employers & #recruiters, read our #FlexforLife report for more info: https://t.co/zNSP3CVkAD

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Our data from more than 250 #Scottishemployers shows #flexibleworking is very much here to stay.
If you’re an employer, check out our full #FlexforLife report to help you shape and create flexible workplaces where people and organisations thrive: https://t.co/TO3rkcFmQq

[Flexibility Works @flex_works]

1 in 5 #workingparents in #Scotland work below their skillset, with a gender gap.
The majority of the #genderpaygap is a ‘motherhood’ pay gap. To help mothers advance, we need more #flexibleworking in senior roles.
Read our #FlexforLife report now: https://t.co/zNSP3CUML5

[Flexibility Works @flex_works]

For many #flexibleworking is absolutely essential. Our research shows that 1 in 6 #Scottishworkers who can work flexibly would have to stop working completely if their flexibility was no longer available. Download our #FlexforLife report for more info: https://t.co/zNSP3CUML5

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Our #FlexForLife report reveals the need for better support & policies to ensure #flexiblework is available for all parents, helping reduce child poverty & improve career opportunities. Learn more in our sister paper to our annual Flex for Life report: https://t.co/ueJgc4MRl6"

[Flexibility Works @flex_works]

Flexible working isn’t a perk - it’s a game-changer, especially in #socialcare. @CChangeScot lets #frontline teams self-manage rotas & is exploring a #4dayweek for office staff. The result? Better #recruitment, lower sickness & happier teams.
Read more: https://t.co/Noq2alsAlg

[Flexibility Works @flex_works]

Over half of unemployed adults looking for work told us #flexibleworking was important in #jobsearching & nearly 3 in 10 said flexibility would mean they could work when previously that had not been possible. Read our #FlexforLife report for more info: https://t.co/3UnBYskd3w

[Flexibility Works @flex_works]

It’s #StressAwarenessMonth, so let’s talk about how #flexibleworking can ease #stress and improve #wellbeing.

Our research shows just how much it helps - 33% of workers feel less stressed thanks to flexibility. It’s not just about hours; it’s about a better quality of life.

[Flexibility Works @flex_works]

It’s time to recognise that #flexibleworking isn’t just for desk-based jobs. It’s essential for the #wellbeing & productivity of #frontlineworkers too.
Learn more about flexibility in frontline roles in our Flex for Life report now: https://t.co/oFZo3pfguJ

[Flexibility Works @flex_works]

Is #hybridworking working well for your team? We've created Working Well - a workshop designed to help teams overcome hybrid challenges, thanks to funding from @PathsforAll . Find out more in our most recent blog post: https://t.co/eq2SZyxdrW

[Flexibility Works @flex_works]

Despite what you might have read in the #news recently, #hybridworking is stable & considered ‘business as usual’ for most #Scottishemployers. If you’re thinking about reviewing your approach to #hybrid, check out the stats in our #FlexforLife report: https://t.co/zNSP3CVkAD

[Flexibility Works @flex_works]

Our research with more than 250 #Scottishemployers shows the vast majority are very positive about the impact of #flexibleworking on their #business.
Employers cited 9 different business benefits of flex, download our #FlexforLife report to learn more now: https://t.co/zNSP3CVkAD

[Flexibility Works @flex_works]

5 years on from the first UK #Covid #lockdown, our #FlexForLife report shows that greater #flexibleworking driven by the #pandemic is here to stay. Catch us on @BBCScotlandNews tonight at 6.30pm: https://t.co/76Oqb6NK9J
@scotgoveconomy @ThomasCArthur @mfmacllp @AE_nittygritty

[Flexibility Works @flex_works]

While #flexibleworking has increased since the #pandemic, 3 in 10 #Scottishworkers don’t work flexibly. Of those, 6 in 10 would like flexibility, showing how much demand outweighs supply for #flexiblejobs.
Download our #FlexforLife report for more: https://t.co/zNSP3CUML5

[Flexibility Works @flex_works]

Reminder of our free online event for parents in #EastRenfrewshire, designed to help you find, request or negotiate flex in your current or next role. Sign up now: https://t.co/xxQoa6EFwk

@EastRenCouncil @employinscot @scotgoveconomy

[Flexibility Works @flex_works]

@scotgoveconomy @ThomasCArthur @scotgov Thanks for your support @ThomasCArthur and @scotgoveconomy. Our data shows flexible working is very much here to stay. We hope our reports help employers assess and enhance their flexible working because getting it right is proven to deliver benefits for businesses and people.