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From a new UK pilot to union backing: The four-day working week has never been closer to reality
Four-day working week

From a new UK pilot to union backing: The four-day working week has never been closer to reality

British workers are some of the most burnt out in Europe. A four-day working week could counter this

‘After 200 rejections, Big Issue Recruit helped me land the ideal job for me’
Barriers to work

‘After 200 rejections, Big Issue Recruit helped me land the ideal job for me’

After spending two years as the sole-carer of his daughter, Lee Boydon’s confidence was low. Big Issue Recruit reminded him of everything he had to offer

Want to work wherever, whenever? Here’s what the new flexible working law means in practice
Flexible working

Want to work wherever, whenever? Here’s what the new flexible working law means in practice

Workers will have the right to request major changes to their working life under the new rules

What is the four-day working week and how close are we to getting it in the UK?
Four-day working week

What is the four-day working week and how close are we to getting it in the UK?

4 things bosses can do this International Women’s Day instead of pink logos and hashtags
International Women's Day

4 things bosses can do this International Women’s Day instead of pink logos and hashtags

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Working temperature: When is it too cold to work?
Cold weather

Working temperature: When is it too cold to work?

1 in 3 now work from home as more employees demand flexibility
Work from home

1 in 3 now work from home as more employees demand flexibility

One in five regularly work from home as the government urges return to offices
Flexible working

One in five regularly work from home as the government urges return to offices

5 government promises on workers’ rights that could be broken if the Employment Bill is dropped
Workers' rights

5 government promises on workers’ rights that could be broken if the Employment Bill is dropped

Plans to ‘modernise’ working life will allow employees to request flexibility from day one
Employment

Plans to ‘modernise’ working life will allow employees to request flexibility from day one