“We have experienced a seismic change in the UK’s working practices as a result of COVID-19. Employers have had to respond quickly and support people to work flexibly – at home and at different times. Lockdown has been the final nail in the coffin for the office-based 9-5 working pattern.
“Many older workers want to work flexibly. It is vital to retaining and supporting over 50s workers, who may have health needs or caring responsibilities – or may simply want to find a better work-life balance. To help all of us to prepare today for our longer lives and help employers to secure the talents of a diverse workforce, flexibility must become part of the new normal.
"Our toolkit, launched today, is an invaluable guide for employers on how to maximise the benefits of flexible working. We hope it will prompt many organisations to do things differently and ensure the benefits of flexible working are available to workers of all ages and are sustained and extended beyond the lockdown.”