Act Now
Actnow is a non-profit partnership that aims to promote economic development in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. They have pages for employers, employees and some case studies
BT
This part of BT provided a guide on teleworking in 2007.
Bain & Co
This global consultancy has produced a research report on flexible working, concluding that more emloyees would opt for it up if they could see some successful role models. Sets out some ideas on making a success of the idea.
Carers UK
Is setting up Employers for Carers. It aims to develop a service for employers, to help them offer support to carers, who form one in seven of the UK workforce.
ejobdescription.com
This US website has some pointers to think about if yu are planning to allow working from home / telecommunting.
E-reward
Has free and some fee-based information on pay and pay strategy. Also a list of factsheets on different aspects of pay, flexible working and work-life balance.
Employers For Work Life Balance
Run by the Work Foundation, this site is organised into sections for large, small and medium-sized companies and individuals. Has case-studies and list the business benefits of work-life balance. Gives useful pointers for putting ideas into practice.
Eurofound
Offical EU site giving information on flexible working in Europe. They have a paper: Flexible forms of work: ‘very atypical’ contractual arrangements
flexibility.co.uk
Site devoted to the topic, giving news, links, case studies. Use the sitemap to see all that the site offers.
HR Magazine
The website for this magazine has some case studies on flexible working
Maclay Murray Spens, a law firm.
Has an archive of podcasts. number 5 is about flexible working. Use the link below, not forgetting to turn on the sound on your computer via the Start button, then Control panel on your computer.
Managing Your Time
Website of Managing your Time provides free information on stress management and time management.
Slivers-of-time
Website of an organisation for people who have small amounts of time available which they can advertise to possible employers. Employers too can map their gaps.
Top employers for working families
This charitable organisation has a list of competition winners and links to information about their commitment to flexible working.
Women and Equality Unit
Statistics and ‘think pieces’ can be found in the Women and Work section. Comparisons are made of net disposable income for men and women.
Women Like Us
A part-time recruitment specialist running a free Flexible Job Design helpdesk for employers as well as jobsboard and agency services. It also provides affordable career support and advice to parents seeking flexible employment.
Working Families
UK work-life balance organisation. Provides an introduction to the work of the organisation and offers sources of information and advice. Includes an employer zone and case studies.
Workwise
Work Wise UK is a not-for-profit initiative, which aims to encourage the widespread adoption of smarter working practices. You can see about 25 case studies, articles and more hyperlinked information topics under useful links