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Foreign Office gives stamp of approval to work-life balance

Advances in flexible-working legislation have provided the Foreign and Commonwealth Office with an opportunity to formalise and promote flexible-working practices, helping thwart the effects of the department's long hours culture.


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    • In an effort to become more family-friendly and to counter the effects of long working hours, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) introduced a formal, flexible working application process for all employees in April 2003.