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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Business
Nicki Lyons

Why flexible working for new parents can super-charge productivity

Between school drop-offs, work deadlines, back-to-back meetings, inset days, and the occasional forgotten football kit, I’ve learned that flexibility at work isn’t just a perk – it’s a necessity for parents like me.

Once the norm, the traditional five-day office commute has become a distant memory for many, with hybrid working opening doors to broader talent pools, better work-life balance, and increased productivity. But finding the right balance between office and home is far from one-size-fits-all, especially for those with young children.

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