One in three versatile working requests turned down

Practically one in three (30%) requests for versatile
working are being turned down, a ballot suggests.

The survey by the TUC reveals flexi-time is
unavailable to over half (58%) of the UK workforce, rising to almost two-thirds
(64%) of individuals in working-class occupations. 

Three in 10 staff (28%) stated their need for extra
versatile hours is without doubt one of the major causes they may search for a brand new job. 

A brand new marketing campaign, known as Flex for All, has launched a
petition to alter the legislation so that versatile working is open to all staff
from day one within the job. 

Frances O’Grady, the TUC’s normal secretary, argued that
it isn't proper that thousands and thousands are struggling to stability their work and residential
lives.

“Ministers should change the legislation so that individuals can work
flexibly – no matter what sort of contract they're on,” she stated. “Permitting
individuals extra flexibility in how and after they do their work makes them happier
and extra productive.”