Childcare support for working parents to be provided to 80,000 more households, Government promises

Childcare support will be paid to around 80,000 more households, the deputy prime minister, Nick Clegg and welfare secretary Iain Duncan Smith have announced.

Almost half of working parents 'completely unaware' of childcare vouchers

Working parents are unaware of the financial benefits that could be available to them through their employer, according to a survey commissioned by Co-Operative Employee Benefits.

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Strike season and childcare - How should employers cope with unexpected leave going forward?

On 30 June teachers and civil servants in the UK took strike action over the proposed changes to their working conditions.

The UK childcare system: fair to mothers and fathers?

In recent months, childcare issues have risen up both the corporate and political agendas. Speaking in January, at an event organised by thinktank Demos, deputy prime minister Nick Clegg slammed the...

Tax credit cuts will hit poorer families, says charity

As support for childcare through tax credits decreases this week, charity Working Families has expressed concern about poor families being worse off, claiming laws that protect women facing redundancy...

Childcare voucher standards body opens for business

Tomorrow will see the launch of The Childcare Voucher Providers Association (CVPA), the industry body to represent Employer Supported Childcare providers and to promote best practice within the...

Family-friendly and flexible working – the new norm?

Recent research into attitudes to working mothers suggests it is time businesses started to embrace flexible working.

Ignore benefits and pay at your peril

As some companies report an upturn and others only just start to feel the pain, no organisation should neglect the effect of reward on talent.

The top five reasons employees book emergency childcare

Well, it's that time of year again! Maybe it's just part of the national psyche, but we always seem mildly surprised by all the inconveniences and disruptions the British winter brings with it. It's...

Childcare vouchers: the clock is ticking!

Childcare vouchers are a long-established government-led employee benefit for all sizes of company -- but adoption of these vouchers is not yet universal in British companies. These vouchers have been...

Top Employers for Working Families: Deutsche Bank

Top Employers for Working Families recognised Deutsche Bank in the UK as one of the Top Ten overall employers and winner in the financial services sector. In addition, Deutsche Bank received a special...

Top Employers for Working Families: Ford of Britain

Ford's comprehensive diversity and inclusion strategy has helped to create an environment that meets the diverse needs of our employees and adds value to the business.