During the winter months, disruption to travel is particularly common and causes many problems for commuters. Factors such as adverse weather, increased demand on services or simple error can all contribute to a decline in passenger satisfaction.
Read MoreIts main story was how the second half of the decade of austerity is going to see the cuts already made to public spending seem insignificant compared with what will have to come after 2015 if, as a nation, we are to balance our budget. According to the paper annual savings of £48 billion will have to be found amongst Whitehall departments. That is compared with the £25 billion found each year since the 2010 general election.
Read MoreHere we are again, after a decade of promoting Smarter Working practices and helping hundreds if not thousands of organisations small and large to introduce modern working practices, we still find that many organisations are not embracing all that technology can offer and still require people to be present at their desks, even during Commute Smart Week!
Read MoreThere seems to be a consensus building across the UK that working flexibly is, in concept, great for the employer as well as the employee. And yet there are barriers for some employers. They still feel hesitant to take the leap and embrace flexible working. No doubt this is because of the perceived problems that smart working can bring. What are these potential barriers?
Read MoreTwenty years ago, flexible working was the exception and not the rule. When I started my career there was a general attitude that flexible working was a perk for new mums. The response to suggestions that it could be applied more widely was 'it won't work here' or it's 'for other people, not us'.
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