Flexible & Hybrid Work

HSE, Acas, employment lawyers and climate experts explain what UK employers should do as workplace heatwave risks become more frequent.

With England taking on Mexico in a crucial World Cup knockout match at 1am tomorrow (Monday), the TUC is urging employers to show "common sense" by allowing flexible working where possible, helping millions of fans balance supporting England with their working day.

As millions of employees follow World Cup matches during working hours, many say they plan to rely on AI to help manage workloads, raising new questions about productivity, trust and the future of work.

Three quarters of parents say their current working arrangements do not match the life they actually want, while nearly three in four simply want more flexibility to spend time with their children, according to a major US survey.

New research suggests that World Cup 2026 could cost employers up to $17 billion in lost productivity as workers adjust schedules, watch matches during working hours and seek greater flexibility.

AI adoption is accelerating, with 76% of employers now using the technology. But while businesses see productivity gains, three-quarters of workers fear AI could reduce future job opportunities.

A third of parents with children under the age of seven have been forced to leave a job because they could not access flexible working, according to a new poll.

AI may be transforming workplace productivity, but a growing number of employees fear the technology is making them less intelligent in the process, according to a new survey.

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