Flexible work stories

UK startup formation spreads beyond Central London as commuter-belt towns outpace major cities for virtual office sign-ups, Hoxton Mix says.

Akamai survey says 39% of women who left UK technology would return if employers offered better pay, flexibility and progression.

Humanforce broadens frontline labour platform with Connect, uniting agency management, private marketplaces and contingent workforce orchestration.

Diversity VC marks a decade in venture capital with evidence certified firms are widening teams faster, as women's share on UK investment desks rises to 31%.

Bucharest crowned Europe's most startup-friendly city as London ranks 69th globally, with Eastern European hubs sweeping the top three.

Deel urges Australian employers to focus on management, trust and clear goals as cost-of-living pressures revive the home-working debate.

ControlUp unveils DaaS IQ for Azure Virtual Desktop, promising tighter cost controls, automated scaling and simpler management for large estates.

UK jobseekers are embracing AI to polish applications, but a new survey suggests human oversight and clear pay details are key to winning trust.

AI is speeding up shorter workdays but piling on more tasks, with rising collaboration, multitasking and weekend work, a study finds.

WaveMaker women leaders call for shared support at home and work, saying inclusive cultures help teams 'Give to Gain' and drive innovation.

Women tech leaders say firms must move beyond mentoring to sponsorship, trust and reciprocity to keep women in the industry and drive growth.

UK transport and storage firms turn their backs on homeworking, with uptake plunging as other sectors stick with flexible work models.

New UK data shows men see parenthood penalties as gender neutral, even as women report a clear, lasting motherhood hit to pay and progression.

'He/Him Salary', hidden networks and biased hiring still block women's careers and pay, business leaders warn ahead of International Women's Day.

From sceptic to advocate, one woman's journey shows how giving support, speaking up and seeking balance can transform confidence.

Digital marketplaces are empowering UK women to turn side hustles into scalable brands, bypassing traditional funding bottlenecks.

Women in tech are urged to look beyond shiny apps to the hidden AI infrastructure where high-impact, world-changing work quietly happens.

Hidden gaps in mentoring, health and leadership support are quietly stalling women's careers, despite workplaces claiming progress on equality.

Women in tech are still paid less and promoted slower; here are five strategic steps to negotiate the rise your impact deserves.

A tech leader reflects on how trust, mentorship and flexible work can unlock women's voices, reshape teams and build more inclusive products.