Category Archives: Companies

Work-life balance: you can!

Posted on 05/02/2016 by coface

This is the title of the book launched in the European Parliament on 27 January, in an event hosted by MEP Elena Gentile and MEP Patrizia Toia. The book gathers successful experiences of work-life balance from the Province of Trento … Continue reading →

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Domestic violence: How does it affect workplaces and access to work?

Posted on 25/11/2015 by coface

by Ana Pérez 25 November: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women Linking domestic violence and working life is arguably counterintuitive. An initial reaction is that violence is about people’s relationships and should not impinge on work. Arguably … Continue reading →

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A culture of “freedom and responsibility”

Posted on 25/08/2015 by coface

by Ana Pérez You have probably read this summer that Netflix, the American provider of Internet streaming media, has introduced an unlimited leave policy for new moms and dads that allows them to take off as much time as they … Continue reading →

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Calling for measures for improving working time arrangements

Posted on 07/04/2015 by coface

by Ana Pérez Today’s increased number of women on the labour market means a different working-life trajectory, departing from the male single breadwinner model. Women face multiple challenges throughout their working life, from caring for small children, to caring for … Continue reading →

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Every employer can do something to positively impact on the wellbeing of their employee carers and parents | #EEFWLB

Posted on 06/10/2014 by coface

Employers’ Forum for Work Life Balance Final Report, 8-9 September, Helsinki Working conditions and working time arrangements are a primary preoccupation for the majority of families, as well as the place of work and commuting have a great impact on … Continue reading →

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Identity and work-life balance: it’s all in the sandwich

Posted on 18/07/2014 by coface

We are all individual. With our own specific history, up-bringing, culture, dreams and aspirations. Yet we are also part of a group, our family, group of friends, educators, church, and sports-club. During our lives these powerful connections we make shape … Continue reading →

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8-9 September, The European Employers’ Forum for Work-Life Balance, Helsinki

Posted on 10/06/2014 by coface

With the support of the Finnish Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and the European Commission Väestöliitto, the Family Federation of Finland and COFACE, the Confederation of Family Organisations in the European Union are organizing the European Employers’ Forum for … Continue reading →

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Getting it right

Posted on 27/09/2013 by coface

Usually when someone complains or talks about their work-life balance (or lack of), it usually revolves around not having enough hours in a day to manage everything. As our family and private lives seem to grow more and more packed … Continue reading →

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EU employers take family-friendly working seriously

Posted on 03/07/2013 by coface

A Eurofound survey  investigating family-friendly working policies in companies in six European countries (France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Sweden, UK) finds that employers take family-friendly working seriously and have put in place a range of policies to support this, especially in … Continue reading →

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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 →

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