At the launch of Workwise UK's new smarter working initiative at the BT Tower in London recently, Recruiter was expecting Brendan Barber, secretary general of the Trades Union Congress, and Richard Lambert, director-general of the Confederation of British Industry, to be present to sign a pledge for businesses to work more flexibly. It seems that for both these high-profile figures, the concept of flexible working includes deciding not to show up. Imagine this magazine's dismay when both organisations sent underlings. Recruiter is not used to expecting A-list and getting C-list. Still, it was never a problem for Celebrity Big Brother…