Blog
Welcome to our blog where we explore news, policy developments and best practice ideas relating to how parents and carers can fully meet their work and caring responsibilities, and how their employers can best support them.
In the interests of open debate and the exploration of new ideas, any views expressed here may not necessarily represent the formal view of Working Families.
Carers: making sure you know your rights
This year has seen some positive changes in legislation will give extra support for carers when it comes into effect in 2024. Here’s a rundown of things you can do now, and what to expect from next year.
A day in the life: Génevie
Our small and passionate team model what it's like to work flexibly. This is something we're hugely proud of. We'd love to share how this looks across our charity, and just what this means to members of our team. Take a look at 'a day in the life' of Genevie.
A day in the life: Donna
Our small and passionate team model what it's like to work flexibly. This is something we're hugely proud of. We'd love to share how this looks across our charity, and just what this means to members of our team. Take a look at 'a day in the life' of our relationship manager Donna.
A day in the life: Kyle
Our small and passionate team model what it's like to work flexibly. This is something we're hugely proud of. We'd love to share how this looks across our charity, and just what this means to members of our team. Take a look at 'a day in the life' of Kyle.
A day in the life: Jane
Our small and passionate team model what it's like to work flexibly. This is something we're hugely proud of. We'd love to share how this looks across our charity, and just what this means to members of our team. Take a look at 'a day in the life' of our CEO Jane van Zyl.
On the route to flex
Prompted by the tenth anniversary of the Executive Shift, the charity designed to support executives foster flexibility throughout their management teams, we revisit the writing by its founder, Sally Bridgend on the similarities between flexible working and cycling in London.
Black History Month: how to celebrate and why it matters
For organisations that want to achieve true inclusivity, Black History Month is an important event for the calendar.
Webinar insights: Making work more inclusive
Our webinar on making work more inclusive was packed with practical tips. Our panellists shared their insights around ensuring everyone feels supported and can access the flex they need to thrive at work and at home.
Webinar Insights: Culture coffee morning
The panellists from our culture coffee morning webinar shared their passion as well as practical ideas for creating cultures where everybody feels understood and valued.
Coffee Break with Elliott Rae
Elliott Rae, founder of parenting platform MusicFootballFatherhood, is one of the UK’s most prominent speakers on fatherhood. During this quick-fire coffee break, we talk candidly about flexible working, mental health, and gender equality in the workplace.
Making everyone at work, feel at home: Ways to foster inclusivity in the workplace
Just as there’s no such thing as a typical employee, there’s isn’t just one way to signal to your employees that everyone is welcome. Thinking creatively about how to build an inclusive culture means you’re more likely to speak to a diverse range of individuals.
Want to work flexibly? Everything you need to know about requesting flexible working
Whenever you choose to make a request for flexible working, being clued up on your rights and knowing how to put forward the best case will mean you can approach your request with confidence. We’ve put together this guide so that you’re one step ahead.