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Lizzie Penny Books

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Lizzie Penny and Alex Hirst are co-founders of Hoxby, a social enterprise that promotes flexible working and advocates for a new way of working based on trust and autonomy.

Known for: Workstyle: Be Well, Work Better, Do Good

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Workstyle: Be Well, Work Better, Do Good

Workstyle: Be Well, Work Better, Do Good

leadership·10 min read

Workstyle is a groundbreaking book that reimagines the future of work by challenging the traditional 9-to-5 model. Authors Lizzie Penny and Alex Hirst introduce the concept of 'workstyle'—a personalized approach to work that prioritizes wellbeing, autonomy, and productivity. Drawing on research and real-world examples, the book explores how individuals and organizations can embrace flexibility to create fairer, more inclusive, and more effective workplaces.

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The Evolution of Work and Why It’s Time to Change

To understand why Workstyle is revolutionary, we must look at how we got here. Work as we know it is largely a product of the Industrial Revolution—a time when factories defined the rhythm of daily life. The nine-to-five schedule, employer control, and linear hierarchies were logical for a world in ...

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The Workstyle Revolution: Freedom, Trust, and Human Potential

At the heart of the Workstyle Revolution lies one simple but transformative idea: no one should dictate how another person works best. For too long, our systems have normalized the idea that autonomy must be earned—something reserved for those who prove themselves within rigid frameworks. We reject ...

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About Lizzie Penny

Lizzie Penny and Alex Hirst are co-founders of Hoxby, a social enterprise that promotes flexible working and advocates for a new way of working based on trust and autonomy.

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