Flexible work guides
Practical, sourced guides for people seeking flexibility and for the teams offering it.
For workers and freelancers
What is flexible work? The eight arrangements explained
Remote, hybrid, flexitime, compressed hours, four-day weeks, part-time, job-sharing and freelance work — what each means, who it suits and what to ask for.
How to ask for flexible work (and get a yes)
A step-by-step method for requesting remote, hybrid, compressed or part-time work — with a script, a trial plan and answers to the objections managers raise.
Remote job scams: 14 warning signs and how to verify an employer
Fake remote jobs are a growing problem. Learn the red flags, how to check a company is real, and what to do if you've been targeted.
Freelancing starter guide: from first client to steady income
How to price, find clients, write proposals, handle contracts and manage irregular income when you start freelancing.
A remote job search strategy that beats mass-applying
Where remote roles really come from, how to filter for location eligibility, and how to make a remote application stand out.
Remote interview tips: setup, answers and follow-up
How to look, sound and answer like a strong remote candidate — including the questions remote employers always ask.
Home office setup: ergonomics, tech and focus on any budget
Build a comfortable, productive home workspace — desk and chair height, lighting, audio, internet and boundaries — at three budget levels.
Part-time work and job-sharing: getting fewer hours without a dead end
How to negotiate a good part-time role or job-share, protect your career progression, and make the handover work.
Digital nomad basics: working remotely while you travel
What to check before you work from another country — employer permission, visas, tax residency, insurance, connectivity and time zones.
For managers and employers
Hybrid work schedules compared: which model actually works?
Fixed anchor days, minimum days, team-led and cohort schedules compared — with the trade-offs for collaboration, fairness and office costs.
The four-day work week: evidence, models and how to propose one
What pilots found, the 100-80-100 model versus compressed hours and 9/80s, and a practical plan for testing a four-day week in your team.
Managing flexible teams: outcomes, rhythm and fairness
A manager's playbook for remote, hybrid and mixed-schedule teams — goals, meetings, async communication, performance and avoiding proximity bias.
How to write a flexible work policy (with a free template)
What every flexible work policy should cover — eligibility, arrangements, requests, location, equipment, security and fairness — plus a generator.
Async communication: how flexible teams work without endless meetings
Practical rules for writing updates, making decisions in documents and choosing when a live call is actually needed.
Looking for a term? Try the flexible work glossary. Want the data? See research and resources.