Workers want flexible working, but most can't get it

Almost one in ten employees in the UK (2.3 million people) would like to work fewer hours, even if this meant taking home less money each month, according to a report published by the TUC. However, more than half a million workers who have asked for a shorter working week have had their requests turned down by their employers.

The report, 'Challenging times', reveals that over three-quarters of UK employees (77.4 per cent) have no element of flexibility in their employment contracts, promp... (666 more words)

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