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It’s good to be flexible

Economy
United Kingdom
Started October 30, 2026

This blog was originally published on the Resolution Foundation’s Substack. Yesterday the Chancellor told us what the minimum wage rates will be from April 2027 (well, strictly speaking he told the Times on Tuesday…). All rates – both adult and youth – will go up by 3.9 per cent. The adult rate goes to £13.21, … Continued The post It’s good to be flexible appeared first on Resolution Foundation

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CLAIM Posted by admin • Oct 30, 2026
Employers must establish boundaries to ensure that flexibility does not lead to exploitation of workers.
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Youth and apprentice minimum wages should be lower than adult rates because younger workers need entry routes into work, not protection from low pay.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Oct 30, 2026
Excessive flexibility can complicate project management and lead to missed deadlines.
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Wages should rise with inflation to protect workers' purchasing power, even if employers face tighter margins.
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Flexible work arrangements should be balanced with clear performance metrics to ensure effectiveness.
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Employers should offer flexible working options to accommodate diverse employee needs.
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Government should set minimum wages with input from both worker representatives and employers, not unilaterally, to reflect real-world constraints.
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Too much flexibility in work hours can lead to decreased overall team cohesion.
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Governments should support flexible work policies that promote economic resilience.
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Standardized pay rates are crucial for ensuring fairness and equality among workers.
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