There was yet more political pre-election ‘courting’ from the Work and Pensions Secretary as she called on every employer to offer flexible working for parents – a sure vote winner?

Every employer should champion flexible working – Cooper

The Government this week called on employers to promote flexible working, as it published its response to the Family Friendly Taskforce report.

Building on the taskforce‟s recommendations, Ministers will promote flexible working across the public sector. Work and Pensions Secretary Yvette Cooper also announced that Government will appoint a taskforce of business leaders and business organisations to champion the case for flexible working in the private sector. (more…)