Andrew Dobbie: Flexible working is no longer a 'nice to have' – it is now a 'must have'
By Andrew Dobbie If we rewind to pre-pandemic, the phrase ‘flexible working’ was mainly reserved for a lucky few on seldom occasion. Yes, in principle flexible working has always sounded good, but in reality, it’s been unavailable for the vast majority of people. Particularly in high-touch business or client facing roles; working from home or irregular hours has just never really been an option. Fast forward 12 months and lockdown has forced many businesses to fully adopt flexible working; business owners have worked hard to master the art of “at-home” – from investing in ...