<p>Flexible working covers a whole range of scenarios, beneficial to employees with diverse needs. Its aim is to strike a work-life balance – but it isn’t always an easy journey getting there. </p><p> </p><p>Is flexible working just as effective as having a full-time position? Is there evidence to showcase the real impact of flexibility on productivity and wellbeing?</p><p> </p><p>In this episode of OxTalks, powered by the Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (OxLEP), host Howard Bentham is joined by Helen Wright, Founder of 9-2-3 Jobs.</p><p> </p><p>Made redundant from her job as a broadcast journalist while pregnant, Helen now heads up an award-winning recruitment agency specialising in flexible working. Having seen the impact of workplace flexibility, or the lack of it, from both sides, Helen is passionate about helping others find work that fits around their lives.</p><p> </p><p>OxLEP’s Communications Manager, Rob Panting, joins the conversation to discuss the support that OxLEP can offer to entrepreneurs of small businesses like Helen, and shares his own experiences of flexible working.</p><p></p><ul><li>(00:00) - Putting the Flex Into Flexible Working… Is 9-5 a Thing of the Past?</li> <li>(01:14) - Exploring Flexible Working</li> <li>(03:06) - Helen Wright's Journey</li> <li>(05:53) - Challenges and Successes in Recruitment</li> <li>(08:53) - Impact of Flexible Working on Businesses</li> <li>(18:10) - OxLEP's Role in Supporting Businesses</li> <li>(32:02) - Personal Stories of Flexible Working</li> <li>(39:42) - Future of Flexible Working</li> <li>(52:07) - Conclusion and Farewell</li> </ul><p> </p><p>OxTalks is recorded at the <a href="https://www.oxfordpodcaststudio.co.uk/">Oxford Podcast Studio</a> by <a href="https://www.storyninetyfour.com/">Story Ninety-Four</a>.</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.oxlepbusiness.co.uk/">Find out what support is available to your business via OxLEP Business</a>  </p><p> <br><a href="https://www.923jobs.com/">Learn more about 9-2-3 Jobs</a></p><p> </p><p>OxLEP:  <br>  <br> As the Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (OxLEP), it is our role to champion Oxfordshire’s economic potential, acting as a catalyst and convener to drive a dynamic, sustainable and growing economy.  </p><p>  </p><p>Our vision is for Oxfordshire to be a vibrant and inclusive world-leading economy – driven by innovation, enterprise, collaboration and research excellence.  </p><p>  </p><p>Our work has made a significant impact, helping to create favourable conditions for economic growth in Oxfordshire. We provide support for hundreds of businesses and communities in the county, supporting their desire to grow and attract the best talent locally, nationally and internationally.</p><p><br><a href="https://www.oxfordshirelep.com/">Visit our website</a> <br> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/oxfordshire-local-enterprise-partnership-oxlep-/">Follow us on LinkedIn</a> <br> <a href="https://x.com/oxfordshirelep">Follow us on X @oxfordshireLEP</a> <br> <a href="https://www.oxfordshirelep.com/business-support-tool">Learn more about the OxLEP Business Support Tool</a>  <br>  </p>

OxTalks

OxLEP

Putting the Flex Into Flexible Working… Is 9-5 a Thing of the Past?

NOV 25, 202454 MIN
OxTalks

Putting the Flex Into Flexible Working… Is 9-5 a Thing of the Past?

NOV 25, 202454 MIN

Description

Flexible working covers a whole range of scenarios, beneficial to employees with diverse needs. Its aim is to strike a work-life balance – but it isn’t always an easy journey getting there. 

 

Is flexible working just as effective as having a full-time position? Is there evidence to showcase the real impact of flexibility on productivity and wellbeing?

 

In this episode of OxTalks, powered by the Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (OxLEP), host Howard Bentham is joined by Helen Wright, Founder of 9-2-3 Jobs.

 

Made redundant from her job as a broadcast journalist while pregnant, Helen now heads up an award-winning recruitment agency specialising in flexible working. Having seen the impact of workplace flexibility, or the lack of it, from both sides, Helen is passionate about helping others find work that fits around their lives.

 

OxLEP’s Communications Manager, Rob Panting, joins the conversation to discuss the support that OxLEP can offer to entrepreneurs of small businesses like Helen, and shares his own experiences of flexible working.

  • (00:00) - Putting the Flex Into Flexible Working… Is 9-5 a Thing of the Past?
  • (01:14) - Exploring Flexible Working
  • (03:06) - Helen Wright's Journey
  • (05:53) - Challenges and Successes in Recruitment
  • (08:53) - Impact of Flexible Working on Businesses
  • (18:10) - OxLEP's Role in Supporting Businesses
  • (32:02) - Personal Stories of Flexible Working
  • (39:42) - Future of Flexible Working
  • (52:07) - Conclusion and Farewell

 

OxTalks is recorded at the Oxford Podcast Studio by Story Ninety-Four.

 

Find out what support is available to your business via OxLEP Business  

 
Learn more about 9-2-3 Jobs

 

OxLEP:  
  
 As the Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (OxLEP), it is our role to champion Oxfordshire’s economic potential, acting as a catalyst and convener to drive a dynamic, sustainable and growing economy.  

  

Our vision is for Oxfordshire to be a vibrant and inclusive world-leading economy – driven by innovation, enterprise, collaboration and research excellence.  

  

Our work has made a significant impact, helping to create favourable conditions for economic growth in Oxfordshire. We provide support for hundreds of businesses and communities in the county, supporting their desire to grow and attract the best talent locally, nationally and internationally.


Visit our website
Follow us on LinkedIn
Follow us on X @oxfordshireLEP
Learn more about the OxLEP Business Support Tool