A Third of Working Parents Forced
to Cut Hours Due to Childcare
Struggles
Working Families’ response to the Employment Rights Bill
As campaigners for better rights for working parents and carers, we’re pleased there is hope on the horizon for the millions who stand to benefit from the transformational changes in the proposed Employment Bill.
Work-life balance and flexibility
Working Families Ambassador, parenting expert and the founder of A Mother Place, Becca Maberly, discusses work life balance and flexibility for National Work Life Week.
‘To help the mum I was’: How Charlie Beswick has channelled her own experience into a force for good
Working Families’ new ambassador, Charlie Beswick explains what drives her and why she is such a passionate champion of parents and carers.
It’s not excessive, it’s time to deliver better maternity pay
It’s such an incredible shame to have to read about a potential leader of the Conservative Party telling the media that she feels maternity pay is excessive and that people should exercise more personal responsibility.
Top Employers for Working Families 2024 Announced
Working Families has announced its annual list of the top flexible and family-friendly employers in the UK. For the fifteenth year running, employers large and small from across the public, private, and third sectors have competed to gain a coveted place on the charity’s list of Top Employers for Working Families. A wide range of companies from different sectors took part including law, banking and finance, higher education, energy and utilities and public services.
Creating a return to work plan: what to think about
When it comes to returning to work the priorities for most people are getting your childcare in place and agreeing a date and any changes to your working arrangement with your employer – what else is there? It may be as simple as that, but as Catherine Oliver, author of the new Amazon bestselling book…
Q&A with new Vice Patron Una O’Reilly
Una O’Reilly has worked extensively in both human resources and organisational development across hospitality, construction and property, with a track record of creating award-winning people practices that promote inclusivity and engagement.
Returning to the office – where do I stand?
Across the nation, employees are finding themselves in the middle of a U-turn on flexible working. Despite many organisations reaping the benefits of the shift toward flexible working that was kickstarted by the pandemic, many corporations are mandating employees back to work by rolling out Return to Office (RTO) policies.
A Toolkit for Employers
Our toolkit for employers tells you everything you need to know about National Work Life Week and how it can help your organisation.
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Caring Aloud – Eleanor’s story
In the next of our Caring Aloud series we hear from Eleanor, who shares the experience of caring for her friend with a mental illness and describes it as ‘my toughest challenge and greatest honour’.
It’s a match! How two job sharers have made a successful partnership
Lisa Watch and Rhiannon Clapperton job share the role of Director of Policy and Communications at Kinship, the national charity that supports and advocates for kinship carers in England and Wales. Lisa and Rhiannon have been successfully job sharing senior roles together for the past five years, so we spoke to them about what makes a successful match and what they have discovered about job shares since working as partners.
Beyond the four-day week: why flexible job design matters for everyone
The four-day week is making headlines, but is it the right solution for everyone? In our latest blog, we explore why flexible job design—tailored to individual needs—is key to creating a future where both employees and employers thrive.
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
Working Families’ response to the Employment Rights Bill
As campaigners for better rights for working parents and carers, we’re pleased there is hope on the horizon for the millions who stand to benefit from the transformational changes in the proposed Employment Bill.
A Third of Working Parents Forced to Cut Hours Due to Childcare Struggles, as Work and Home Boundaries Blur
A new survey we commissioned for National Work Life Week (7-11 October) has found that one in three working parents have had to reduce their working hours due to difficulties accessing affordable and reliable childcare.
Top Employers for Working Families 2024 Announced
Working Families has announced its annual list of the top flexible and family-friendly employers in the UK. For the fifteenth year running, employers large and small from across the public, private, and third sectors have competed to gain a coveted place on the charity’s list of Top Employers for Working Families. A wide range of companies from different sectors took part including law, banking and finance, higher education, energy and utilities and public services.
Benchmark Webinar: What does it take to be a top employer?
Sponsored by bp In this insightful webinar chaired by Working Families CEO Jane van Zyl, we will be joined by three of the Top 30 Employers for Working Families for 2024 – bp, TLT and LSE. Our speakers include: Hear the unique strengths that make each one stand out from the crowd when it comes to family-friendly working. Dr Rebecca Jones, Head…
Network Chairs – Identifying and supporting working carers
Any of us can become a carer at any point, regardless of our gender, age or social status. We probably have a good understanding of who in our teams is a parent, but would you know who in your team is a carer? Despite one in seven people in the workplace in the UK juggling…
Different types of flex and how to make it work – National Work Life Week webinar
Join us for this thought-provoking webinar and discover the different types of flexible working solutions employers are offering their workforce. You’ll hear from our expert panel on what has worked for them.
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A&O Shearman
American Express
Arup
Audit Wales
Aviva
Bank of England
Barclays
BNP Paribas
bp
Brodies LLP
Brunel University
Canada Life
British International Investment
Citigroup
ClwydAlyn
Clyde & Co LLP
Cranfield University
Crown Prosecution Service
DAC Beachcroft
DAS Group
Dentsu UK&I
Depop
Drax Group
DWF
E.ON
Equans
EY
Financial Ombudsman Service
Financial Services Compensation Scheme
Freeths
Gowling WLG
Grant Thornton LLP
Harper Macleod LLP
Hill Dickinson LLP
Independent Living Fund Scotland
Kings College London
Laing O’Rourke
Lendlease
Linklaters
Lloyds Banking Group
London Business School
London Legacy Development Corporation
LSE
LUC
Markel International
Mayer Brown
MBDA Systems
Metro Bank
Middlesex University
Department of Levelling Up, Housing & Communities
Mishcon de Reya LLP
Mott MacDonald
MUFG
Nationwide
NatWest Group
NELFT (North East London NHS Foundation Trust)
Norton Rose Fulbright
NTT Data Global
Phoenix Group
Pinsent Masons
RES Group
Rolls Royce
Royal Bank of Canada
RSPCA
Santander
Schroders
SF Recruitment
Sheffield Hallam University
Southdown Housing
Southern Water
Squire Patton Boggs
TLT LLP
UBS
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield
University of Manchester
Wellcome Trust
Welsh Parliament (Senedd)
Westmorland & Furness Council
Yorkshire Building Society