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Following the pandemic, flexible working is increasingly common, but not an automatic right. You’ll need to explain how and why you will make a success of it.

It can be hard to know how and when to ask about flexible working if the job advert is unclear. Here’s some advice on turning vaguely-worded flexibility into a firm offer.

Flexible working is increasingly welcomed by employers, so you shouldn’t be shy about mentioning it. But it’s worth timing your request carefully, to help you get the answer you’re looking for.

When a job is advertised as being part-time or flexible, there’s a knack to negotiating flexibility whilst showing that you’re the best candidate. Here’s how to do it.

Now Teacher Clare Marcer, explains how she and her school have made a success of flexible working.

Are you considering a career change? Find out about the potential of retraining as a couple counsellor, through this interview with Monica Elba, who recently completed her training.

Flexible working and mental resilience help Olivia Blatch pursue excellence in her other life as a GB weightlifter.

The slowdown in the jobs market is obviously frustrating for job-seekers. But it’s worth using this time to widen and develop your skillset so you’re in a better position when things pick up.

What happens when you want to take your job share to the next level? EY’s Debra Dean and Lucy Carter share their tips for progressing as a pair.

After 16 years away from the corporate world, Ruth won a place on our Returner Programme – and hasn’t looked back.

When Annabel Sergeant was selected for the Scotland rugby team, she thought it might disrupt her career – but EY’s flexible approach has allowed her to succeed at both.

Laurie Eggleston, senior manager at Grant Thornton, explains how he’s made part-time work without limiting his career progression.

If you’d like more control over where when and how much you work, going freelance to get flexibility can seem like the perfect solution. But will it work for you?

It’s easy to get carried away with the idea of a flexible job that looks great on paper. These five questions will help you decide whether it would work in practice.

EY’s Belong initiative is about making everyone feel included and valued. Part-time Finance Professional Nilesh B. Dosa explains how he stays part of the team, while helping underprivileged youngsters feel like they can belong too.

The Centre for Ageing Better is working for change. Not just to help people enjoy a better quality of life in their later years, but also to support its employees with caring responsibilities.

Application forms can sometimes feel daunting – and even more so when you’re trying to decide how, when or if to mention your caring responsibilities. Here’s our advice.

Are you interested in finding a return to work programme, to get your career back on track after a break? Join our register and be the first to hear about future opportunities.

One mother’s approach to the back-to work dilemma. Rather than looking at salary and costs in the short-term, Gemma weighed these against what her future salary could be.