READ As organisations mark International Women’s Day, they need to challenge assumptions that women make choices that hinder their careers, and focus on systemic bias instead. Many people believe that…
Sarah JacksonMarch 8, 2022
This is a regularly updated collection of my commentary and insight, in articles, webinars and other formats. It is in date order, most recent first, and you can also sort it by selecting a category or by searching on key word tags located in the side-bar or at the foot of the page if you are using a mobile.
WATCH In this webinar for Cranfield School of Management, I look at the case for true default flexibility, at what the government is offering via their consultation, and at what…
Sarah JacksonJanuary 25, 2022
READ What is being consulted on is not default flexibility. Default flex means that all jobs are advertised with the available flexibility (if there is any) already designed in, to…
Sarah JacksonDecember 1, 2021
READ Last week saw Equal Pay Day – the day when women effectively stop earning due to their pay gap with men – but also International Men’s Day. Organisations need…
Sarah JacksonNovember 25, 2021
The Government is hailing its proposal to make flexible working a ‘day-one’ right for employees as the way to make flexible working ‘the default’. But in reality, its plans fall…
Sarah JacksonOctober 20, 2021
LISTEN In this podcast I talk about creating workplace and social change across three decades, the power of ‘real models’ and the benefit of personal experience in understanding the business…
Sarah JacksonOctober 14, 2021
READ Will the spread of hybrid working be a tipping point for fathers? Will it deliver greater acceptability of flex? And greater take-up? Does the wish for equality at home…
Sarah JacksonAugust 17, 2021
READ Managing flexible workers is not as complicated as many people fear. I recall mistakes made and lessons learned over the years, and suggest some simple approaches for the manager…
Sarah JacksonJuly 21, 2021