Focus on... Flexible working
Flexible working has many benefits to offer businesses and individuals alike. But only if it's done properly. The technology is there, but what else do you need to bear in mind? We answer some of those questions in this special report.

Our special report brings together the news, reviews and features you need to help make that all-important decision about whether remote and flexible working is right for you and your organisation.
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Click here to read our Top 10 reasons to consider flexible working.
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Editor Maggie Holland is working in the office this morning, then from home this afternoon.
News and Features Editor Nicole Kobie is working from home and braving the British weather at some point during the day to see how much she can get done in a park.
Technology Editor Benny Har-Even is working from someone else's home for most of the day as he has young children to contend with.
Staff Writer Asavin Wattanajantra is working from home and plans to check out just how good his local coffee shop's free Wi-Fi is later on.
Staff Writer Jennifer Scott plans to take her own advice by stopping for a proper lunch break, a working lunch that is. She's going to see just how tech friendly her local public house is.
Flexible working news round-up
National Work From Home Day approaches
Virtual meetings could save businesses billions Flexible working rights extended
UK blazing a trail with flexible working
Southwark Council goes secure with flexible working
SMBs embrace parents' flexible working needs
Tech backs work from home revolution
One in eight now work from home
Hard times encourage remote working
Mobile working will boost UK GDP
Flexible working could save staff 500 a year
Flexible working delays slammed
Turn to the next page for our flexible working reviews round-up
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