Employers and unions meet to discuss work flexibility

Employers' groups and trade unions are meeting in Dublin today to discuss ways to introduce greater flexibility for Irish workers.

The seminar has been arranged to coincide with Work-Life Balance Day, which is designed to promote workplace policies that give employees more free time.

Speaking ahead of the talks, IBEC director Tadhg O'Sullivan said: "If we can get the balance right and we can get policies that ensure that the employee and the employer wins, then I think it's wise that we should pursue these policies."