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: Royal Bank of Scotland

Royal Bank of Scotland believes a diverse workforce is key to the success of its business. One way this is reflected is in the creation and development of policies that help more women succeed in the...

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.

Santander to offer range of benefits tailored to the needs of parents in its workforce

Santander has launched a new range of benefits tailored to the needs of working parents across its 24,000 strong workforce.

EU proposes 20-week full maternity pay for new mothers

THE EU parliament has voted in favour of a number of measures designed to strengthen maternity protection.

Conservative Conference: child benefit cuts raise doubts about commitment to make work family-friendly

After 13 long years out of power, many could have expected that this year's Conservative conference was going to be a victory celebration. However, the attitude of Conservative delegates in...