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Flexibility Works @flex_works

Social enterprise backed by @ScotGov ensuring a #FlexibleWorking Scotland. We support employers & employees to create fair, inclusive workplaces.

Joined March 2020
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Flexibility Works@flex_works
22 May 2025
We're stepping away from X. You can still keep up with our latest insights, events and resources on flexible working over on BlueSky: flexibilityworks.bsky.social
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Are dads 'stepping up' when it comes to working more flexibly? Join us and @FathersNetScot to find out what our latest research shows...
Fathers Network Scot@FathersNetScot
30 Apr 2025
Join us at our next DADx as @flex_works shares the latest insights from over 1,000 working and job-seeking parents. Find out what’s helping Scottish families and what still needs to change! 🗓️ May 21st 🕒 2-3PM ⬇️ Don’t miss it — save your spot! us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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Scottish Government Finance and Economy
@scotgoveconomy
25 Apr 2025
A new digital hub has launched to support Scotland’s employers to adopt fair work practices. It comes after Deputy First Minister @_kateforbes presented the Fair Work Employer of the Year award to @officialQTS at the British Business Awards. ➡️mygov.scot/browse/business/f…
Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes said: "Scotland has taken a lead within the UK on promoting fair work practices and we want every single one of our workers to enjoy security, respect and opportunity. This new resource underlines our commitment to ensuring economic growth goes hand in hand with creating a wealthier, fairer and more resilient society."

ALT Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes said: "Scotland has taken a lead within the UK on promoting fair work practices and we want every single one of our workers to enjoy security, respect and opportunity. This new resource underlines our commitment to ensuring economic growth goes hand in hand with creating a wealthier, fairer and more resilient society."

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If you think people will ‘just ask’ about flexibility during #recruitment, think again. Nearly half of job seekers skipped applying because flexibility wasn’t mentioned. #Employers & #recruiters, read our #FlexforLife report for more info: flexibilityworks.org/flexibl…
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Our data from more than 250 #Scottishemployers shows #flexibleworking is very much here to stay. If you’re an employer, check out our full #FlexforLife report to help you shape and create flexible workplaces where people and organisations thrive: rfr.bz/t1cdff7
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1 in 5 #workingparents in #Scotland work below their skillset, with a gender gap. The majority of the #genderpaygap is a ‘motherhood’ pay gap. To help mothers advance, we need more #flexibleworking in senior roles. Read our #FlexforLife report now: flexibilityworks.org/flexibl…
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For many #flexibleworking is absolutely essential. Our research shows that 1 in 6 #Scottishworkers who can work flexibly would have to stop working completely if their flexibility was no longer available. Download our #FlexforLife report for more info: flexibilityworks.org/flexibl…
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Our #FlexForLife report reveals the need for better support & policies to ensure #flexiblework is available for all parents, helping reduce child poverty & improve career opportunities. Learn more in our sister paper to our annual Flex for Life report: flexibilityworks.org/flexibl…"
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Flexible working isn’t a perk - it’s a game-changer, especially in #socialcare. @CChangeScot lets #frontline teams self-manage rotas & is exploring a #4dayweek for office staff. The result? Better #recruitment, lower sickness & happier teams. Read more: flexibilityworks.org/blog/c-…
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Over half of unemployed adults looking for work told us #flexibleworking was important in #jobsearching & nearly 3 in 10 said flexibility would mean they could work when previously that had not been possible. Read our #FlexforLife report for more info: rfr.bz/t2f4719
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It’s #StressAwarenessMonth, so let’s talk about how #flexibleworking can ease #stress and improve #wellbeing. Our research shows just how much it helps - 33% of workers feel less stressed thanks to flexibility. It’s not just about hours; it’s about a better quality of life.
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It’s time to recognise that #flexibleworking isn’t just for desk-based jobs. It’s essential for the #wellbeing & productivity of #frontlineworkers too. Learn more about flexibility in frontline roles in our Flex for Life report now: rfr.bz/ta1e4f4
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Is #hybridworking working well for your team? We've created Working Well - a workshop designed to help teams overcome hybrid challenges, thanks to funding from @PathsforAll . Find out more in our most recent blog post: flexibilityworks.org/blog/wo…
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Despite what you might have read in the #news recently, #hybridworking is stable & considered ‘business as usual’ for most #Scottishemployers. If you’re thinking about reviewing your approach to #hybrid, check out the stats in our #FlexforLife report: flexibilityworks.org/flexibl…
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Our research with more than 250 #Scottishemployers shows the vast majority are very positive about the impact of #flexibleworking on their #business. Employers cited 9 different business benefits of flex, download our #FlexforLife report to learn more now: flexibilityworks.org/flexibl…
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5 years on from the first UK #Covid #lockdown, our #FlexForLife report shows that greater #flexibleworking driven by the #pandemic is here to stay. Catch us on @BBCScotlandNews tonight at 6.30pm: flexibilityworks.org/blog/pa… @scotgoveconomy @ThomasCArthur @mfmacllp @AE_nittygritty
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While #flexibleworking has increased since the #pandemic, 3 in 10 #Scottishworkers don’t work flexibly. Of those, 6 in 10 would like flexibility, showing how much demand outweighs supply for #flexiblejobs. Download our #FlexforLife report for more: flexibilityworks.org/flexibl…
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Reminder of our free online event for parents in #EastRenfrewshire, designed to help you find, request or negotiate flex in your current or next role. Sign up now: eventbrite.co.uk/e/flexible-… @EastRenCouncil @employinscot @scotgoveconomy
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Despite several high profile ‘return to office’ media stories recently suggesting #flexibleworking might be declining, our data shows #flexibleworkers in Scotland has stabilised around the two thirds mark. Read our #FlexforLife report for more info: flexibilityworks.org/flexibl…
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Thanks to everyone who joined us for our #FlexForLife event! We explored the latest data on #flexibleworking in #Scotland, heard real-life insights & had some great conversations about where flex is heading. Download the full report now from our website: flexibilityworks.org/flexibl…
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