'Management problem' | Office presence still shapes promotion decisions as flexible working expands, research suggests

Nearly one in three (30%) UK workers believe office presence is rewarded in promotion decisions, according to new research, as the Government moves to strengthen flexible-working rights.

From 2027, employers will be required to accept statutory flexible-working requests that are reasonable and feasible. However, research from HiBob suggests stronger flexible-working rights may have limited impact if the way people are managed, recognised and promoted fails to keep pace.