Case study: Metropolitan Police promotes flexible working

The Metropolitan Police Service has achieved a positive approach to flexible working, which is open to all officers and staff. In doing so, it is moving away from a traditionally male-dominated culture that opposed flexible work patterns.

  • Metropolitan Police: the Working Families Employer of the Year   Carol Foster of Equal Opportunities Review reports.

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    General policy statement on flexible working   From our policies and documents service.