Making Flexible Working Work: A Conversation for Leaders, Managers and Business Owners
Flexible working done well isn't a favour to a few - it's a better way of working for everyone. In this session, we'll explore what that genuinely looks like, using the experiences of working mothers as a lens (a group who tend to feel the gaps most acutely) to draw out practical insights that apply across your whole workforce.Most organisations want to get this right but there's often a gap between intention and reality. The polices might exist but they’re not being utilised. Managers want to be supportive, but aren't always sure how. And the people who need flexibility the most aren't always the ones asking for it. This session is about closing that gap - practically and without overcomplicating things.
We'll cover:
- What flexible working looks like in practice, and how it can benefit your wider team and business
- Where even well-meaning managers and organisations fall short and how to close those gaps
- The real challenges working mothers navigate at work, and what they reveal about how we all need flexibility to thrive
- A brief introduction to Back in Business: Mum Edition - a programme designed to support mothers returning to work with confidence
- We’ll hear from a guest speaker who works flexibly and has also attended the Back in Business: Mum Edition programme – she’ll talk about her experience of both
- Practical next steps, whether you're just starting to explore this or ready to take action
This isn't a lecture - it's an honest, open conversation. You'll leave with fresh perspectives, a few practical ideas, and a clearer sense of where to go next.
Who is this for? Leaders, managers, HR professionals and business owners who want to better support working mothers and build a workplace that works for everyone.
