Part-time work, job sharing and further options for flexible working should also be encouraged.

Remember if flexible working is not open to all, then targeting it at older workers would need to be objectively justified.

"Overall, we have excellent staff loyalty, high productivity and flexible working has enhanced our reputation with customers too."

It's easy to panic when something goes wrong and start questioning if flexible working is right for you.

That is because flexible working is not just a matter of moving some furniture around.

As has been stated by others, the disability movement is very willing to suggest ways in which flexible working might reduce employment barriers for some.

Use of part-time staff or other forms of flexible working could reduce your dependency on overtime.

You can also use our interactive tool to find out what kind of flexible working will best suit your employees and you.

Job-sharing or flexible working may be an option which will enable the nurse to remain in employment.

Use our interactive tool to investigate what kind of flexible working will best suit your employees and you.