Almost nine in every 10 firms offer some form of flexible working, but a YouGov poll for the CBI’s Great Business Debate suggests 42% of employees would feel uncomfortable asking their employer about the options.

The CBI is calling for more businesses to commit to a presumption in favour of flexible working and to introduce meaningful diversity policies.

In this podcast we speak to Caroline Artis, senior partner for London, EY, Carol Rosati, director, Harvey Nash & founder of Inspire, an international network for businesswomen, Sarah Churchman head of diversity & inclusion, PwC and Sarah Jackson, chief executive, Working Families.