Timewise Worker Advisory Group

Making workers’ voices heard 

Millions of people across different generations must manage the pressures of real life alongside work responsibilities – and many more would like to do so but can’t find work to meet their needs, from caring and studying to mental and physical health issues, neurodivergence and disabilities.  

The pandemic saw a huge rise in remote working for office workers – but these gains did little for frontline workers and are now being rolled back by many employers. Improvements in quality part time work, job shares and other forms of flexibility have stagnated in recent years, and there has been a rise in precarious and insecure work. 

In many of the UK’s most critical sectors – from health, education and care to food, logistics and construction – the situation has reached crisis point, with employers struggling to recruit or retain staff. 

National debates so often focus on the flexibility employers need from staff.  

The Timewise Worker Advisory Group was set up to ensure workers voices are heard too. 

What’s the purpose of the Worker Advisory Group? 

Timewise wants to ensure that the millions of workers that need to balance work with life’s wider struggles and commitments have a voice to shape policy and practice in the workplace. The Worker Advisory Group: 

• Shares insights and experiences of trying to balance work with wider commitments. 
• Helps identify solutions to ensure that better enable workers to meet the pressures of real life.  
• Shapes recommendations for employers and government to make a difference for workers on the ground.  
• Provides feedback on Timewise’s work to support better job security, stability and flexibility across all sectors of the economy in the UK.  

Who is it for? 

We are seeking to build the largest ever panel of people who want more input and control over their working time. We’d love to hear from: 

• Anyone grappling with how to balance work with the pressures of real life – whether you are in work already or looking for a job that meets your needs.  
• Lived experience experts that want to shape debates in different sectors. 

To ensure our group is representative of all experiences we are aiming to hear from more men, those from minoritised communities, and people who are currently in insecure work.

What are the benefits of joining? 

As a Timewise Adviser, you will: 

• Be part of a movement committed to supporting better job quality in the UK and learn from others facing similar challenges. 
• Have a chance to share your ideas and experiences to drive improvements – with opportunities to participate in discussions with senior decision-makers, research, media and events. 
• Get a £30 cash transfer or vouchers when you take part in online discussions (with 15-20 spaces available per session).  
• Gain new skills, networks and knowledge. 
• Receive at least 3 newsletters a year with tips and information about access to more stable, secure and flexible work. 
• Get a logo to put on your CV or social media to showcase your role helping Timewise to influence policy and practice in the UK.

Data, safety and confidentiality 

We know these topics can involve sensitive personal information, particularly for anyone who is unhappy with their current employment situation. We will draw on any insights you provide to shape and inform our work with employers and policymakers, but the information you provide is confidential: 

• Timewise will not share your data with any third-party organisations.  
• No information that could identify you will ever be shared without your agreement.  
• There is no requirement to share your personal story. 
• You can leave the Group by unsubscribing at any time.

Join the Timewise Worker Advisory Group

Register below to join the Worker Advisory Group. Don’t forget to complete your registration by clicking on the link in the email you then receive. Look out for the survey on this email to register you interest in any of the below opportunities.

Get involved – upcoming opportunities:

When you register to join the Worker Advisory Group, you will be emailed to confirm your email address. Look out for the survey on this email to register you interest in any of the below opportunities.

• All Welcome
  Join an online discussion to influence Government thinking on how they can ensure new employment rights lead to real change in the workplace in September 2025 – 15 spaces available.

• Scottish Workers
  Join our ‘experts by experience’ group on a project working with employers in Scotland to support fairer scheduling practices for shift-workers – starting in November 2025 – find out more about the project.

You will receive a £30 cash transfer or voucher for participation in a discussion, with travel expenses covered for in-person sessions.