BLOGS

For the last two years, I’ve been telling myself: “Once I’ve finished this project… once I’ve recruited that role… once things are quieter… then I’ll drop to a four-day week.”

This month marks 18 years since I founded Kingsley, and I’ve been reflecting on how it all began — and just how far we’ve come.

Recently, I ran a LinkedIn poll asking: "Should salary sacrifice exemptions be removed for those earning over £100k?"

In an industry that never stands still — whether it’s data centres, infrastructure, or the next regeneration project — it’s easy for senior leaders to become so focused on delivery that we forget to pause, reflect, and expand our perspective.

The introduction of the Employment Rights Bill, granting employees the right to request flexible working from day one, is shaping up to be a game-changer for the workplace. Recent data indicates a positive shift, with an increase in remote job postings following the Bill's announcement in October. This marks a reversal of the downward trend seen throughout the year, highlighting how this legislation is influencing businesses to reconsider their stance on flexible working.