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 ›
Line managers are one of the main barriers to flexible working, according to an annual benchmark of employers. The Working Families top employers benchmark published this week found that the integration of family-friendly working practices has gained momentum, with chief… Read More ›
Almost a third of parents juggling work and caring for a disabled child have had to request flexible working arrangements to cover the summer holidays. A survey of 182 parents by work-life organisation Working Families said 28% of parents had… Read More ›
