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Reflection and Comment

The Story of Flex provides a succinct overview of the development of flexible working in the UK.  The Pioneer interviews and supporting information provide a deep dive into the experience of individuals.   But there is much more to say about how flex was introduced, how it has changed, how it has met (or failed to meet) the needs and expectations of employers and workers over the past fifty years.
This section is for longer pieces, and can to some extent cover anything that will add to this living archive of flex in the UK.   If you are inspired to add your memories, experiences or archive materials, please contact me.
1970s family by the seaside
An unfinished revolutionSarah Jackson

An unfinished revolution

Sarah JacksonSarah Jackson
Flexible working emerged in the late 1970s. Its early champions aimed to help mothers of young children enter the workforce, and to improve work–life balance. They expected it to reshape…
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Shout-out for contributionsSarah Jackson

Shout-out for contributions

Sarah JacksonSarah Jackson
This section will grow as the site grows and this project develops. I very much welcome contributions from others here.  Perhaps in response to one of the Pioneer interviews; perhaps…
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