Tag: Working Parents
Fathers are overvalued – whilst mothers are paid less by employers
Men who become fathers benefit from “overvaluation” in their professional lives whereas mothers experience the opposite, often undervalued and underpaid.
Read MoreNew poll indicates voters want reforms to improve parental leave
67% of respondents feel more inclined to vote for candidates or parties that include better parental leave in their manifesto.
Read MoreMajor study reveals skills children need to navigate an uncertain future
In a world of rapidly evolving technology and AI, parents want their children to develop life skills over those that are technical or academic.
Read MoreSingle mothers earn 53% less than the average man!
On Single Parents’ Day, data reveals single fathers earn 32% less than the ‘average’ man, while women fare even worse, with single mothers earning 53% less.
Read MoreMark Catchlove: How can we better support mothers in the workplace?
Discover the concerns of working mothers, alongside quality advice to ensure they get the support they need to enjoy a successful career while raising a family.
Read MoreEmployers need to consider better support for working dads
New research highlights that working dads need greater support in the workplace to successfully juggle all their responsibilities.
Read MoreCydnie Maude: How companies can better support the wellbeing of working parents
Whether your employees are seeking flexibility or assistance with nursery expenses, businesses have the potential to do better for working parents.
Read MoreHelen Sachdev: Leaders! Support your working parents: here’s how
It’s nearly impossible for two working parents to both achieve a fulfilling career, with mums – as the assumed primary caregivers – left paying the highest price.
Read MoreDr Julia Lyons: Ways to support employees with parental burnout
In this article, we look at how you can differentiate between normal levels of stress and tiredness, and parental burnout in working parents.
Read MoreMajor studies reveal significant backward steps for working parents
Just 20% of working parents have access to parenting support within their benefits, while a staggering 20% do not receive any employee benefits at all!
Read More53% surge in emergency mental health cases among children
The recent NHS data has laid bare a “devastating explosion” of mental illness among children in England, a worrying trend for parents throughout the UK.
Read MoreVicky Walker: Getting working parents the support they deserve to have a fulfilling career
There are 11.5 million working parents in Great Britain and it is becoming increasingly important for them to manage their careers along with parental duties.
Read More- Wendy Hill: A nutritionists guide to fuelling your day for good mood & ample energy
- Lisa Branker: The morale compass – tips on keeping staff happy
- Gemma Bagge: Coping strategies for dealing with anxiety
- Salman Haq: Ergonomic solutions for healthier employees
- Julia Linehan: From policy to practice – creating an inclusive work culture