Flexible work
Flexible work doesn't have to mean insecure work.
Choice, visible pay and clear hours can make flexibility work for both sides.
25 September 2026 · 2 min read
The issue
Flexible work has a reputation problem. For some, it means unpredictable hours and unclear pay. For others, it's the only way work fits around study, caring or another job.
What the data says
Greater Manchester's Good Employment Charter lists extending flexible work and extending secure work as two of its characteristics of good employment, side by side.
What the industry is saying
Large operators also describe flexibility as something their teams value. A Greene King spokesperson told The Morning Advertiser that shift patterns allow many team members to fit jobs around their studies, caring commitments or other employment.
What it means for hospitality
The question isn't whether hospitality should be flexible - it always has been. It's whether flexibility comes with choice, clear information and fair pay.
What it could mean for flexible staffing
On FLEXSHFT, professionals see the rate, hours and venue before they apply, choose the SHFTs they want and confirm their hours afterwards. Businesses approve those hours and pay through the platform.
