It's a fact. Flexible working is all the rage, and for good reason. Chaining employees to their desks and ruling their working lives with an iron fist is a practice that's dead and buried. Having said that bosses shouldn't feel pressured to give away perks that lower productivity. Flexible working doesn't mean letting your team turn up when they want, surf the internet all day or take long luxurious lunches. A "well run" organisation makes its staff want to come to work in the mornings, work hard during the day, and feel rewarded when they leave at night. The trick is to boost morale by helping your team to work smarter, and it doesn't take drastic changes to make a big difference. Perks should be constructive and mutually beneficial. A few subtle upgrades or tweaks here and there will enhance productivity and staff drive no end.

Have you ever thought about becoming a space scientist? Or working at the cutting-edge of technology creating gadgets that will become high street favourites? Or maybe you are looking to educate or employ talented people in this area and don’t know where to start.

High-tech toys aren’t just for boys Schools career advisor and girls who have taken work experience in SET industries

In the post-feminist world such dreams should not be out of reach, and yet in the science, engineering and technology (SET) industries women still make up only a pitiful 18% of the workforce. If you are looking for a new challenge and want a decent wage into the bargain, then why not consider SET as an option? Or consider a women for your next position. Elspeth will be telling us about the course she ran for women returning to work after having a family proving that whatever your situation, it’s never too late to change your career and the rest of your life.

Have you ever thought about becoming a space scientist? Or working at the cutting-edge of technology creating gadgets that will become high street favourites? Or maybe you are looking to educate or employ talented people in this area and don’t know where to start. Mark Andrews of NG Bailey, one of the country’s largest construction companies and works with male and female builders talks about the need for more women in the industry.

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