Tag: Working Parents
40% working parents contemplate quitting due to overwhelming responsibilities
A new survey reveals that working parents are finding it so difficult to juggle home and work responsibilities that they have considered leaving their job.
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Working dads fear asking for parental leave due to career damage
The UK retains existing prejudices around fathers taking parental leave. This, alongside a low rate of pay, makes it an unaffordable option for most British parents.
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How much money you’ll lose on maternity leave
In a bid to highlight the unrealistic expectations of what women are expected to live on whilst on maternity leave, new data reveals how much money on average women will lose.
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UK employers need to make it easier for working fathers to talk!
With the spotlight on Movember and male health this month, new data finds 1 in 3 working fathers still don’t feel comfortable talking to their employer about family commitments.
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The reality of returning to work for new mums
News that childcare costs are soaring to over £600 per month, following companies insisting on a return to the office, has resulted in many new mums opting to leave the workforce entirely.
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COLC puts pressure on working parents causing work life collision
Researchers discovered 87 percent now regularly look after their children while still trying to do their day job, with 85 percent even having to work in the same room as their kids.
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Jess Lancashire: The flexibility revolution – transforming work for UK families
The traditional breadwinner model, where one parent works while the other manages the family, no longer reflects the majority of UK families’ and organisations need to accommodate this.
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Charlotte Gentry: Understanding how fertility, menstrual health and menopause impact the workplace
Fertility treatment is emotionally and physically challenging, and circumstances where women feel unable to be open about their reasons for absence leads to additional stress.
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Kayleigh Frost: New dads can suffer from post-natal depression too…
Post-natal depression is believed to only impact the birthing parent due to the huge changes a woman goes through. However, post-natal depression can also affect the non-birthing parent.
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Five ways small businesses can commit to becoming Fertility Friendly
By recognising infertility as an issue within the workplace, you can demonstrate empathy and understanding towards some of the diverse challenges your employees could face.
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School closures – impact on working parents and employer response
The current situation poses a significant challenge to parents. Those affected by the closures are facing disruptions in their routines, impacting their ability to balance work and childcare.
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Challenges in flexible working needs among parents, managers, and leaders
With parents, managers and leaders all having different expectations from flexible working, there’s a danger that opposing needs can result in friction and dissatisfaction.
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- Katy Edwards: How to improve accessibility in the workplace for neurodiverse employees
- Karl Bennett: The mo-ment is now – Early intervention is key for men’s mental health
- Shelley Mathews: Beyond office walls – navigating business travel wellbeing
- Caroline Peyton: Don’t ignore your gut – it holds the secret to your wellbeing and workplace performance
- Joe Dace: Fit to succeed! Gym memberships shape a healthier and happier workplace
