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Is it ever possible to get a flexible job offer for a role that isn’t advertised as open to flex? Here are some tips to help you give it your best shot.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A weight lifted
01/10/2020
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.
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How to progress in a job share
07/02/2020
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. -
It’s never too late to get back into banking
23/01/2020
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.
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Laurie Eggleston, senior manager at Grant Thornton, explains how he’s made part-time work without limiting his career progression.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Join our return to work register
31/01/2018
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. -
Put your career ahead of childcare costs
02/02/2017
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. -
The hidden job market: how to access it
28/06/2016
Many employers, especially smaller companies, prefer not to advertise their jobs. How do you tap into this market of ‘hidden jobs’? -
The men who want flexibility
03/05/2016
It’s not just a women-only issue. We talk to three men who want flexibility -
You’re far more likely to get a part-time or flexible role if you apply to flex-friendly organisations. Our new flexible employer hub is a great place to start.