The UK's new flexible working law and why WFH is here to stay for the global workforce

Aug 4, 2023

The ILO says that more flexible working time arrangements can benefit economies, companies and workers, helping create a healthier work-life balance. Image: Unsplash/lucabravo

Simon Torkington

Senior Writer, Forum Agenda

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Eight reasons why companies globally are embracing flexible work patterns. Image: KPMG

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Flexible working can boost productivity. Image: Gartner

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Some employees would like to work half of the week from home. Image: Global Survey of Working Arrangements

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Many workers are not working from home as much as they would like to. Image: Global Survey of Working Arrangements

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The Good Work Framework delivers an agenda for the future of work. Image: World Economic Forum

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