Latest Flexible Working articles

A third of Brits find IT a drag

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Too much technology in our lives, according to Cambridge University research
05 Jul 2011

Work smarter, not harder

Julian Holmes is co-founder UPMentors
How to maximise team performance while encouraging initiative and innovation
18 Apr 2011

Can you afford to take an inflexible approach to working?

Michael Lawrence is head of corporate propositions at Orange
There is much that IT managers can do to mitigate the impact of spiralling travel costs
09 Feb 2011

Half of big firms have flexible working, survey shows

But full technological integration of communications systems is not a high priority
15 Apr 2010

Flexible working could change the UK - and save £32bn

Staff would move to rural areas, travel less, and be more productive, says research
26 Aug 2009

Swine flu - prepare for home working, but don't panic

Business and medical experts urge firms not to overreact, but to prepare IT systems for greater remote working
28 Jul 2009

Council calls in Vodafone to boost flexible working

Scheme also aims to slash property costs at West Berkshire Council
23 Jul 2009

What will the future workplace look like?

Regus chief executive Mark Dixon tells Computing how his firm is helping support an increasingly mobile workforce
17 Jun 2009

IT workers opt for flexibility over job losses

Poll of IT and telecoms employees points to altruistic behaviour to stem redundancies – but only if bosses get flexible as well
20 Apr 2009

Change to flexible working legislation to increase pressure on IT to support teleworking

From 6 April the right to flexible working could be extended to an extra 4.5 million workers. Business leaders need to be ready.
20 Mar 2009

CIOs voice concern over 'half-hearted' Digital Britain proposals

IT leaders appear increasingly worried that Lord Carter’s Digital Britain proposals will not go far enough to boost the UK’s competitiveness
19 Mar 2009

Virtualisation provides multiple efficiencies

Lancaster University and Winchester City Council cut costs with virtualisation
23 Feb 2009

Q&A - ntl:Telewest Business managing director Stephen Beynon

The cable provider's chief talks about the future of next-generation broadband access in the UK
28 Nov 2008

Newcastle City Council ramps up home working

Flexible options better for staff and customers, says council
08 Sep 2008