Sarah Jackson

What was Cranfield's impact

Cranfield's research, in partnership with the charity Working Families, overturned the perception that flexible working is just a cost to the employer. The research found flexible workers scored significantly higher on organisational commitment and job satisfaction than standard workers. Best practise to facilitate successful flexible working includes providing guidance to flexible workers on how to manage colleagues and managers expectations, and training for managers to ensure that goals and objectives are met. 

We regularly cite the performance research in our policy work including in submissions to Government consultations and select committee inquiries.