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The nature and pattern of family-friendly employment policies in Britain
There is need for a more detailed understanding of employers' motivations for offering flexible working and the outcomes of different policies and practices for both employers and …
The effects of parents' employment on children's lives
Parents play an important role in shaping the adult lives of their children. The way they use their time and money while children are growing up can have long-lasting consequences. …
Riding the roller coaster
This report takes a critical look at the costs and benefits for individuals and families of turning to self-employment as a route out of economic disadvantage. Drawing on in-depth …
Organisations, careers and caring
With the increase in mothers' employment both the government and many employers are promoting flexible working policies to improve work-life 'balance'. This report considers the …
Geographical mobility
This report charts the changing role and nature of geographical mobility in organisational strategies and career development. It explores the work and family life experiences of …
Family-friendly working?
In responding to the needs of working parents and their employers, the Government has introduced legislation which encourages family-friendly initiatives to be determined jointly …
Employed carers and family-friendly employment policies
Employers are placing increasing significance on human resources policies designed to enable their employees to achieve an improved work-life balance. This report outlines how …
Combining self-employment and family life
Despite the increasing policy interest in work-life balance issues, relatively little research has been carried out into the links between self-employment and family life. This …
Attitudes to flexible working and family life
This report is the first to examine attitudes towards flexible working and family life. Drawing on a study of over 1500 members of the Amalgamated Electrical and Engineering Union …
Around the clock
This timely report considers how childcare services are meeting the needs of parents working atypical hours. Using information from a survey of Early Years Development and …