The move toward soft-skills in the workplace will make women more employable and improve equal opportunities, according to new research.

Commissioned by Microsoft Windows Mobile, the study reveals that lateral thinking, collaboration and flexibility coupled with creativity will be the most sought after traits in prospective employees, it has been reported.

The Future Laboratory (FL), which conducted the survey found that the use of female-oriented skills will become a major part of British busi...
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The government's new scheme, which is aimed at getting more women into highly-skilled part time work, highlights an area of employment which has become vital in recent years.

Having senior roles open to part-time workers is a bold move and one that reflects the changing face of employment in the UK.

Companies have started to look for more part-time workers over the last 18 months as they try to control their spending and why shouldn't part-time employees capture senior positions?

Part-time ro...

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