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How to ask an employer about flexible working without explicitly asking

Cs news2 weeks ago011 mins

Being able to work flexibly is one of the most sought-after requirements for workers. As many as 8.7 million full-time workers say they want to work flexibly, according to the Equality and Human Rights Commission. Yet, only 31% of job adverts in the UK overtly offer some form of flexible working at the hiring stage….

Are work coaches the answer to get people back into the workplace?

Cs news4 weeks ago09 mins

About 2.8 million people are out of work because of long-term sickness, and the figure is rising. The long-term effects of COVID-19, increased rates of depression, anxiety and stress – worsened by the rising cost of living, job insecurity and stagnant wages – are among the many reasons why more people are unable to work….