Flexibility Flexible working seen as vital by most UK employees Nearly eight in ten Brits highly rank remote arrangements, indicating that hybrid-sceptics may be losing out on talent iStock.com/rrvachov Image Freya Gilbert Deputy Editor Thursday 01 October 2026 A new survey completed by workplace advisory body Acas has found that 78% of employees think flexible working is important in a job. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access For more on legislative change across the globe, see the IEL Monitor – IEL’s forward-looking tracking tool that covers developments in labour and employment law around the world. You might also like... Flexibility British bosses will be forced to meet employees requesting flexible work Flexibility Barclays delays unpopular return-to-office mandate Restructuring Mercedes revives voluntary redundancy programme amid productivity push Community When employment lawyers are in demand, beggars can’t be choosers