Information for Families
Holding down a job is hard. Bringing up children or taking care of elderly parents is tough. Doing both - and getting the balance right - is doubly difficult.
Today, work comes first too often. For the sake of our families, wouldn't it be good to shift the balance in favour of the family? Children need our income - but also our time and attention.
This is where Working Families can help, by campaigning for your rights, advising you on how to make your case for change, and providing relevant information. Our voice is being heard. We have helped move working parents to the top of the social agenda, influencing legislative change such as the right to request flexible working, paid paternity leave and adoption leave.
There is still a long way to go. Most working families face tough decisions about childcare, money and time. Many employers have yet to be persuaded that work-life balance is good news.
We can keep up the momentum - and help you to help yourself. We have extensive experience of advising working parents and carers on legal rights and how to go about negotiating change with employers. Use the links at the top to see what information and practical guidance we can provide.
You can help us too. The more support you give us, the louder our voice becomes. Help Us shows how you can support the work of Working Families .
Our campaigns are driven by a belief that flexible and fair working arrangements are in everyone's best interests. This site's Employer Zone explains how we advise organisations on the beneficial effects of work-life balance - and our Awards Zone contains details of competitions which recognise and celebrate best practice in employing working parents and carers.
BREAKING NEWS! NEW INFORMATION FROM THE GOVERNMENT
The government has produced a factsheet of helpful information for women affected by the recession. You might find this helpful if you have problems balancing work and family which have got worse because of the economic downturn. The factsheet contains useful information on housing and relationships, as well as work and benefits.
BREAKING NEWS! NEW INFORMATION FROM THE GOVERNMENT
The government has produced a factsheet of helpful information for women affected by the recession. You might find this helpful if you have problems balancing work and family which have got worse because of the economic downturn. The factsheet contains useful information on housing and relationships, as well as work and benefits.
