It was such a pleasure to offer my opinions to Steven Downes on the recent People Management magazine article on creating an inclusive work environment.

Employees value flexible working over wellbeing perks, survey finds peoplemanagement.co.uk/article/188803… via People Management

A new study exclusive to HR magazine shows that unpredictable #workhours create stress for #workingmothers and impacts #familylife. Predictable, fair schedules for #workingfamilies are key to finding #worklifebalance ‼️ What’s your thoughts on this? 💡 hrmagazine.co.uk/content/news/u…

#DidYouKnow that 87% of #workingparents consider #familyleave when choosing employers? ⁦Deloitte UK⁩ have announced 26 weeks of #paidleave for all new #parents in 2025, alongside extra support for #neonatalcare and #fertility treatment! 👏 deloitte.com/uk/en/about/pr…

Are your #familyfriendly policies working? 🤔 It’s not one size fits when supporting the diverse, complex needs of #workingfamilies in the modern day #workplace 💡 Download our FREE #FutureFamiliesWork toolkit to become a more #inclusive employer 👇 futurefamilieswork.org.uk

Just launched! Excellent new #research by our FFW partner Nadia Nagamootoo (Avenir) & Mya Kirkwood (University of Liverpool) on #inclusiveleading! 📝 It uncovers challenges to promoting #inclusion, real life insights & practical strategies - discover more here! 👇 avenirconsultingservices.com/reports/harnes…

It’s #NationalInclusionWeek & here’s an excellent Bending Boundaries Podcast podcast featuring FFW’s Ebru Calin_PhD 🎙️ The episode discusses #parenthood during a PhD & the need for more #inclusive academia. UK Research and Innovation Economic and Social Research Council #EDI Relevant for all businesses 🎧 spotify.link/Kp5JcDKH7Mb

Insightful new research from The Work Foundation Lancaster University shows 73% of UK businesses have multigenerational teams. Leaders see value, but age #inclusive and #menopause policies are lacking. Discover more here 👇 #Diversity #FutureFamiliesWork #EDI lancaster.ac.uk/work-foundatio…

It’s time for a ‘Workstyle' Revolution! 📚 Lizzie &⁦Alex Hirst⁩ from ⁦Hoxby⁩ launched this book on #worklifebalance, promoting autonomy & #inclusivity. Also FFW’s ⁦Laura Radcliffe⁩ contributed to it’s ‘Geek Box’ 📝 Discover more here: workstylerevolution.com/book

It’s #WorldMentalHealthDay & #NeurodiversityMonth - A timely reminder of the #MentalHealth challenges parents face whilst balancing caregiving & career pressures. Read Laura Radcliffe⁩’s new blog on this precarious balancing act here 👇📝 #Equality futurefamilieswork.org.uk/balancing-empl…

#DidYouKnow… That 40% of UK #WorkingMothers take only 12 weeks or less #MaternityLeave? Current pay is only 43% of the living wage, causing debt, stress & #mentalhealth struggles 😮‍💨 Discover more from this @PregnantScrewed⁩ press release👇 pregnantthenscrewed.com/4-in-10-mother…

Will the #EmploymentRightsBill enhance security for workers? 🤔 Whilst a step in the right direction, we believe #flexibility must be core principle, not a 'special request'. What's your thoughts? 💡 lancaster.ac.uk/work-foundatio… #FlexibleWorking #FutureOfFlex #FutureFamiliesWork

A new survey by @Flexa_Careers shows 60% of job seekers want 💯 #remotework but only but only 2% of postings offer this! 📊 Demand for #flexiblework is up 132% this quarter. Should workers have the right to choose from day 1? 🤔 standard.co.uk/business/job-s… #FutureOfWork #Flex

It’s #NationalCaregiversMonth & here’s a new study by ⁦⁦Harvard Business Review - 73% of employees juggle #caregiving but only 24% of employers recognize its impact on work. Let’s support caregivers! 🤝 Download our toolkit & learn how: futurefamilieswork.org.uk hbr.org/2024/11/your-e…

Today, on #InternationalMensDay, we’re shining a light on often overlooked topic - #WorkingFathers 👨 How can leaders better support the diverse needs of #FathersInTheWorkplace? Find practical solutions in our free toolkit: futurefamilieswork.org.uk

Supporting #neurodivergent parents & carers is crucial 👏 Great new #blog by Natasha Hirst FRSA on the importance of #flexibility, understanding & resources to support these diverse families types 💡 dileaders.com/blog/supportin…

Happy New Year! 🎉 Let’s make 2025 the year of building truly #inclusive and #flexible workplaces for all! 🤝 Download our FREE #FutureFamiliesWork Toolkit here: futurefamilieswork.org.uk #FutureFamiliesWork #workingfamilies #hybrid #flexibleworkplace #futureofflex

Cultural change for caregivers is vital, not just better policy! Let's challenge stereotypes & support diverse choices in parenting ✊ ifstudies.org/blog/we-need-c… #CareGivers #FutureFamiliesWork #Equality #WorkingFamilies