Monthly Archives: June 2013

Does technology help your work-life balance?

Posted on 20/06/2013 by coface

As a working mum, I’m constantly juggling different roles and responsibilities. Being at the office all day, while also doing the school run, parents’ evenings and going to my children’s sports matches is simply not feasible. That’s why flexible hours … Continue reading →

Posted in Companies, Employers, Work/Life Balance, Working parents | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Why Dads don’t take Paternity leave

Posted on 14/06/2013 by coface

It sounds like progress, but in reality some men are reluctant to take time off for a variety of reasons, ranging from a fear of losing status at work to lingering stereotypes about a father’s role in the family. Leave … Continue reading →

Posted in Companies, Employers, Working parents | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

A Family friendly workplace more important than the salary

Posted on 07/06/2013 by coface

It is not only governments and the European Commission, or civil society organisations who worry about the demographic challenge in Europe. The private sector is also getting anxious about how they will attract and retain qualified workforce in the future. … Continue reading →

Posted in Companies, Employers, Work/Life Balance, Working parents | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Measures to help reconcile work, private and family life

Posted on 05/06/2013 by coface

Good work-life balance promotes the well-being of workers. It can also contribute to achieving major EU policy goals: stimulating employment (especially among women and older workers); promoting child and youth development; and encouraging gender equality. In Europe, more than one … Continue reading →

Posted in EY2014, Work/Life Balance | Tagged , | 2 Comments