Holding down a job is hard. Bringing up
children or taking care of elderly parents is tough. Doing both
- and getting the balance right - is doubly difficult.
Today, work comes first too often. For the sake of our families,
wouldn't it be good to shift the balance in favour of the family?
Children need our income - but also our time and attention.
This is where Working Families can
help, by campaigning for your rights, advising you on how
to make your case for change, and providing relevant information.
Our voice is being heard. We have helped move working parents
to the top of the social agenda, influencing legislative
change such as The Working Tax Credit and Parental
Leave.
Yet there is still a long way to go. Most working families
face tough decisions about childcare, money and time. Most
organisations have yet to be persuaded that work-life balance
is good news.
We can keep up the momentum - and help you to help
yourself. We have extensive experience of advising working parents
and carers on legal rights and how to go about negotiating change
with employers. Visit 'how we can help
you' to see what information and practical guidance we can
provide.
You can help us too. The more we hear your opinions and
experiences, the better we can speak on your behalf. Visit 'Voice
of Working Families' to discover where we concentrate our efforts.
The more support you give us, the louder our voice becomes. 'Get
Involved With Us' shows how you can support the work of Working
Families.
Our campaigns are driven by a belief that flexible and fair working
arrangements are in everyone's best interests. This site's Employer
Zone explains how we advise organisations on the beneficial
effects of work-life balance - and our Awards
Zone contains details of competitions which recognise and celebrate
best practice in employing working parents and carers.
