Flexible benefits can be used to bridge the gender pay gap in the UK, the Trades Union Congress has claimed.

Employers and workers need a bond of mutual trust to make flexible working successful, an expert has suggested.

The Mayor of London Boris Johnson wants more people to cycle to work along the city''s new bike paths.

Employers which offer flexible benefits will finder it easier to make the shift to a shorter working week, it has been claimed.

An employment expert has claimed retention may become increasingly difficult as the UK emerges from recession.

A survey has found that many people believe being given flexible benefits would reduce the number of sick days they take.

Prime minister David Cameron''s hints that flexible benefits may be introduced during his time in government are "laudable".

Offering flexible benefits to staff is a small change which could make a big difference, it has been argued.

Employers who offer flexible benefits are more likely to attract and retain talented staff.

Employers have been urged to allow flexible working during summer sports.