WILTSHIRE human resources experts Crescent HR say small businesses are coming under pressure to introduce flexitime.

Flexible working is now an important part of choosing whether to take a job.

Stuart Whant of Crescent HR in Marlborough, said: "Lack of resources means owners of small companies often struggle to cope with the demands of arranging flexi-time and so don't view it as an option."

Crescent runs the PeopleFirst online service to help firms with HR issues. Visit www.crescent-hr.co.uk or call 0870 241 1385.