HOW TO ASK FOR FLEX

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.

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.

Hybrid working is now widely accepted, particularly for office roles. Here's the lowdown on what it is, how it works, and how you should ask for it.

There are still fewer part-time jobs than candidates – but employers are struggling to recruit, and most aren’t against flexible working in principle. Here’s how to use this to your advantage.

If you’re ready to take things down a notch, but don’t want to stop working completely, a part-time job could be the answer.

Five top tips for making it a success

Building a business case for your new employer

Remote working is one of the most popular ways to make a role more flexible - but is it all it’s cracked up to be? Here we explore the difference between working from home vs office.

Congratulations - you’ve got a job offer! Now is your moment to make your case for part-time or flexible working.

Is your ideal part-time job 3 days a week? If you can stretch to 4 days a week, a whole new world of opportunity will open up for you.

You may have heard about some businesses moving to a four-day working week, and be thinking ‘At last!’ But is it what part-time and flexible job seekers really need?

Almost as many men as women want to work flexibly, but do dads find it harder to ask? Here are some tips and advice from the Daddlife community.

Diageo’s flexible working policy is built on mutual trust and openness from day one. Here, Talent Engagement Lead Sally Price shares her tips on the best way to discuss your flexible needs.

Everyone has the right to request flexible working. But not all managers are keen on the idea, and some block requests. Here’s our advice on tackling a flex-sceptic.

Stephen Smith, former HR Director at Lloyds Banking Group, gives his advice on asking for flexibility.

Karen Mattison, Co-Founder, Timewise Jobs, explains why candidates should lead with skills when applying for a part-time or flexible job.