Workplace glossary

What is Flexible Working?

Definition & practical guide1 min read

Flexible working is any arrangement that varies hours, location or working pattern from the traditional nine-to-five in the office. It includes remote days, compressed weeks, staggered hours and job sharing. In the UK, employees have a statutory right to request it from day one of employment.

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For workplace teams, flexibility means demand for space is no longer predictable by headcount. The offices that handle it well treat space as a bookable service rather than an allocation.

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What does Flexible Working mean in simple terms?

Flexible working is any arrangement that varies hours, location or working pattern from the traditional nine-to-five in the office. It includes remote days, compressed weeks, staggered hours and job sharing. In the UK, employees have a statutory right to request it from day one of employment.

How does Flexible Working work in practice?

For workplace teams, flexibility means demand for space is no longer predictable by headcount. The offices that handle it well treat space as a bookable service rather than an allocation.