
Family Friendly Workplaces™ UK
We believe that family inclusive employers deserve to be
recognised. Join a growing global network of organisations,
and help build family-friendly workplaces of the future.
Family-friendly certification programme launches in the UK
From today, employers in the UK can be a part of a pioneering certification programme that will shape family-friendly workplaces of the future.
Family Friendly Workplaces UK Certification Launch
Join us for a webinar as we officially launch the UK’s first Family-Friendly Workplace certification – an exciting new initiative that will build family-friendly workplaces of the future and contribute to global social change.
The Business Case for Family-Friendly Working
This document outlines the key business benefits of flexible and family-friendly working, supported by the latest data and employer insights.
Neonatal Care Leave
Working Families are delighted to see that the government has confirmed that parents who have a baby in neonatal care will be entitled to additional time off as a day one right from 6th April 2025.
Contact us for advice
Use our contact form for free legal advice on family and carer-related employment rights and in-work benefits.
Benchmark Report 2024
This report highlights key trends and insights on flexible working, family-friendly culture, gender equality, and wellbeing practices among leading employers.
Are you happy to talk flexible working?
Working Families, with the support of the Government’s Flexible Working Taskforce, have developed Happy To Talk Flexible Working to support employers on their journey to designing more flexible roles.
Latest news & events
Family-friendly certification programme launches in the UK
From today, employers in the UK can be a part of a pioneering certification programme that will shape family-friendly workplaces of the future.
‘Time to grieve’: 60% agree employers should offer paid bereavement leave for a pre-24 week pregnancy loss
E.ON and Working Families are joining calls for improved pregnancy loss support to be offered by employers to employees experiencing pregnancy loss.
Leading employers set a standard for parental leave
The 2024 Working Families Benchmark, sponsored by bp, has revealed that some of the leading employers are pioneering a better parental leave deal for their employees.
Family Friendly Workplaces UK Certification Launch
Join us for a webinar as we officially launch the UK’s first Family-Friendly Workplace certification – an exciting new initiative that will build family-friendly workplaces of the future and contribute to global social change.
Network Chairs – Best practice support for working fathers/co-parents and why it matters
This network chair session, chaired by Working Families Relationship Manager Lottie Driver, will focus on how change can be accelerated in support for fathers and co-parents. We are delighted to be joined by Alex Lloyd Hunter from The Dad Shift, a group of men, dads and co-parents campaigning for better paternity leave in the UK. We’ll explore why substantial, affordable and equal paternity leave is so important, and hear from them on the inspiring work they’re doing to challenge the status quo of statutory paternity leave here in the UK.
How women’s employee networks support women in the workplace – Network Chair event
The theme for International Women’s Day 2025 is ‘Accelerate Action’ and during our upcoming members-only Network Chair event, chaired by Working Families Relationship Manager, Donna Patterson, we will explore how women’s employee networks support women in the workplace and make change happen.
Our members
Our employer members are committed to flexible and family-friendly business practices.