U.K. employees now have the right to request flexible work from day 1-but employers may have to bear the brunt of the new measures, experts say

In parts of the U.K., new measures allow employees to choose flexibility at work from day one. Employees now have the right to request flexible work immediately, instead of waiting 26 weeks.

2 million people in the U.K. quit their jobs annually due to the lack of flexibility, with over 50% of job seekers prioritizing flexibility-related perks in a new role.

Employees value flexibility for productivity benefits, according to Amy Cunningham, founder of Cunningham Legal. There are deeper reasons beyond just productivity for the importance of flexibility.

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