Is the 9-5 as we know it finished?

In this episode Tim talks with Anna Whitehouse: a journalist, editor, broadcaster, and flexible-working campaigner, best known as the founder of Mother Pukka and the Flex Appeal campaign.

In 2024, following years of her campaigning, the Flexible Working Bill was passed into law - meaning employees have a legal right to make a flexible working request each year.

That same year, Anna in the top 10 in The Independent’s 50 most influential women of the year.

In this episode Tim and Anna discuss:

• The realities of modern parenting: finding a work/life balance

• Real examples of flexible working in the NHS and major corporations

• The tragic impact of work on her health

• How flexible working can benefit staff and businesses’ balance sheets

• Why society needs to recognise the value of mothers

• The fight for six-week paternity leave in the UK

• Why we need flexible working by default

If you’re feeling frustrated by the work/life status-quo in the UK, this episode will empower you to find a new, flexible way of working.

Content Warning: This episode contains reference to miscarriage.

Credits:

Podcast Content Producer - Jon Weeks

Camera Operator - Garry Brown
Camera Operator - Alex Thompson

Senior Video Producer - Elena Cotton

Social Media Producer - Adeola Oladeji

Social Media Agency - Your Social Currency

Talent Booker - Jo Sheinman

Designer - Ben Watkins

Production Assistant - Emily Spungin

Production Manager - Sarah Nicholls

Executive Producer - Finn Ryan

Head of Production - Cat Moran

Chief Creative Officer - Lucie Cave