Flexibility UN: Keeping flexible working rights is vital for gender equality Growing gender gap apparent in flexible working arrangements could exacerbate existing workplace inequalities iStock.com/diegograndi Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Thursday 17 July 2025 Access to flexible working is “non-negotiable” for workplace gender equality, says the UN, as it finds women are less able to return to the office because of domestic work and caregiving responsibi 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 You might also like... Flexibility Remote work not responsible for Australian productivity drop Flexibility Hybrid working has not resulted in mass displacement of UK talent Flexibility Remote working requests: navigating Ireland’s new landscape Labour Reforms Belgian coalition plans reforms to sick pay, flexible working