Parental leave

Working parents lying over home-schooling

A lack of flexible working options has forced many employees to lie to their bosses during lockdown.

Working parents’ employment rights during the school closure

As colleges, primary schools and secondary schools are to remain closed at least until February half term, what employment rights do working parents have to help them with the difficult and stressful...

UK's top family-friendly employers named for 2020

Working Families has announced its annual list of family-friendly employers in the UK.

Women more likely to take career break for caring responsibilities

A gender care gap is stopping women achieving their career potential, as they manage the majority of childcare and care for elderly relatives

The 12 months of 2018: March

It's been an eventful year for HR-related issues hitting the headlines. Our 12 Days of Christmas countdown revisits each month's most notable happenings

TEST Same-sex parents need inclusivity drives

TEST HR teams are always looking to create the most inclusive workplace cultures possible, but same-sex parents are likely to feel less supported.