Parents say hybrid working reduces summer holiday childcare stress
The stress of juggling work and childcare during school holidays is a common struggle for many working parents.
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Tag: Childcare
Shortage of wraparound childcare hampers parents’ work potential
A significant shortage of wraparound childcare in the UK is severely impacting parents’ ability to work to their full potential, according to new research.
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Onee fifth of working parents could only last a week without pay if their child fell ill
A recent study by MetLife UK has revealed concerning statistics about the financial vulnerability of working parents in the UK. What does this mean for HR?
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Deliveroo offers free childcare hours to riders
Deliveroo has unveiled two significant initiatives: free childcare hours and an expansive education program.
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Childcare costs drive mothers to set up businesses
A recent study reveals that childcare costs are a driving force behind mothers venturing into self-employment.
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Parents and carers lack access to flexible working: does this impact employee loyalty?
Does offering your employees support with their childcare responsibilities increase their loyalty to the company?
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Working parents state childcare policies are “failing” them
Two-fifths of working parents report taking on longer hours to meet these costs.
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Working mothers lacking childcare for summer holidays
How can employers assist working mothers in juggling childcare and work?
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Over seven in 10 working mums had furlough requests denied
What measures have the TUC urged to be put into place to support working parents?
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Three-quarters of working parents need more childcare support from employers
How can providing childcare support affect talent retention and productivity levels amongst employees?
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If your workplace is reopening, try to keep it as flexible as possible
“While some employees may welcome the return, for others it could cause more anxiety.”
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Clocks going forward can lead to drop in productivity
An estimated £366 million in lost productivity.
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Time off to look after puppy best reward to boost productivity
Yoga came in at a close second.
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BEIS, DfE and DWP could help access ‘untapped resource’ of single parents
One crucial barrier to single parents is the lack of flexible working.
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Jennifer Liston-Smith: New Benchmark for Parental Leave Policies
The just-launched Benchmark report by Bright Horizons / My Family Care in partnership with HRreview provides employers with headlines on current policies.
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Nicola Jagielski: How can employers address parental burnout?
Research claims that one in 12 parents are suffering burnout. Burnout is more commonly associated with work—but the stigma around the difficulty of raising children is lifting. Nicola Jagielski provides advice on how employers can help.
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