HOW TO ASK FOR FLEX

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.

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.

Everyone’s talking about hybrid working – so what is it, how does it work, and how should you ask for it? Here’s the Timewise Jobs lowdown.

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.

If you’re asking to work flexibly, knowing how it will help you isn’t enough. You’ll also need to explain why it’s in the employer's interests to let you.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Part time is just one of many different types of flexible working. Have you considered the alternatives?

Congratulations on being offered a job! Your hard work has paid off and you have received a job offer. Now for some ideas to help you agree terms with your future employer, and get off to a great start.

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.

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