Working from home – and the flexibility that can bring to an individual's lifestyle – can benefit both them and their business, an expert has claimed.

According to a new report from research institute Demos, inflexible jobs and working hours are causing parents to become 'increasingly distant' from their offspring.

An expert has claimed that those individuals who work from home are setting a great example to their offspring.

The UK's leading recruitment industry body, The Recruitment and Employment Confederation, (REC) has called for the public sector to embrace flexible working.

New research has revealed that employees working from home are more productive than their office-based counterparts, despite thoughts to the contrary.

The right to request flexible working will be extended to include parents of all children aged under 18, as of 6 April 2011.

A brand new Strategy on Equal Opportunities has been launched by The European Commission for the period to 2014.

According to new research by Orange, increasing number of small and medium-sized businesses will focus on flexible working next year.

According to new research from Statistics Canada, increasing numbers of workers across the country are taking advantage of flexible working policies to improve their work/life balance.

The supermarket chain has announced plans to focus on and expand its flexible working practices for staff members who are committed to 'caring responsibilities.'