2026 Employer HR calendar of useful dates
Packed with key awareness dates, this calendar helps employers put flexible, family-friendly working into practice. Use it to plan campaigns, engage your workforce and reinforce your commitment to supporting working parents and carers all year round.
January
Why Parental Leave is Failing Families and their Mental Wellbeing. Read the blog.
February
10 steps to creating a flexible and hybrid team – download free here.
Don’t forget the deadline for the Working Families Best Practice Awards – 27 February!
March
April
May
How can we support maternal mental health in the workplace? Read here.
June
Carers Week Toolkit. Read and share with employees.
Why not book a Lunch and Learn for Carers Week – Best Practice Support for Working Carers?
July
Help during the school holidays shows what options might be available for childcare.
31 July – deadline for entering the Working Families Benchmark
August
Download this Flexfit Job Analysis Toolkit to identify flexible possibilities in any role.
September
October
For National Work Life Week, make sure you book Lunch and Learn – Best Practice Support for Working Parents and Carers early!
November
Supporting Employees with Caring Responsibilities – free download.
The Big Give is coming up! Why not put together a team and event to fundraise for Working Families?
December
Membership or Certification?
Should you consider becoming a Working Families employer member, or taking the new Family Friendly Workplaces certification? View our step by step guide to building and maintaining a family friendly workplace.
Employer Membership
Working Families Employer Membership helps organisations implement flexible working policies, improve retention, and build inclusive workplaces through expert support, benchmarking, and resources.
Family Friendly Workplace Certification
Showcase your commitment to flexible, inclusive working and stand out as an employer driving positive change.
National Work Life Week
National Work Life Week is an opportunity for both employers and employees to focus on well-being at work and work-life balance. #WorkLifeWeek