Workplaces are failing to keep pace with the changing needs and expectations of families says Working Families chief executive Sarah Jackson. Hardly a day goes by without a new headline about the ‘millennial’ generation. But should we believe the hype?… Read More ›
The annual Top Employers for Working Families Special Awards are now open to entries from UK businesses of all sizes. The awards celebrate employers that offer exceptional flexible, agile and family-friendly working practices. Winners in 2015 included Deloitte for its… Read More ›
Flexible Boss has today launched an ebook on how to work flexibly, as part of National Work Life Week. In association with headset provider Plantronics, the free guide contains advice to help you decide what kind of flexibility would suit… Read More ›
Flexible working is a pipe dream for many parents and carers, according to a report by charity Working Families. In analysis of almost 3,000 calls to its legal advice helpline in 2014, Working Families said workers in low paid sectors… Read More ›
Fathers are struggling to balance work and family commitments – ‘throwing sickies’ and lying to their bosses when under pressure. That’s according to the 2015 Modern Families Index, published by Working Families and Bright Horizons. A survey of over 1,000… Read More ›
Parents of disabled children are still being forced to give up work because of lack of flexibility, a report by Working Families has said. The charity found that 79% of those not in work felt they had no choice but… Read More ›
Employers Deloitte, PwC and Shell have been the first to confirm they will be enhancing parental pay for all employees when shared parental leave takes effect next April. The announcement made by government today follows deputy prime minister Nick Clegg’s… Read More ›
Flexible working has become an accepted and normal way of doing business, according to panellists at last week’s Work and Family Show. In a session on flexible working, chief executive of charity Working Families Sarah Jackson said flexibility had gained… Read More ›
Younger fathers have an increased expectation of being involved in caring for their children. However, this has yet to translate into them working reduced hours, according to a report released today by charity Working Families. Time, health and the family… Read More ›
Fears that government would shelve its shared parental leave proposals were put to rest today when Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg announced its response to the consultation on the issue. From April 2015, parents will be able to take time… Read More ›
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