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Future Families Work @FutureFamWork

#FutureFamiliesWork: Empowering organisations to support diverse working families through research-driven change. An ESRC-funded IAA project #ResearchImpact

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Future Families Work@FutureFamWork
11 Nov 2024
Great panel discussion with our organisational partner, @NadiaNagamootoo @avenir_services talking to #WarnerBrothers @wbd about the #FutureFamiliesWork toolkit 👏 Our toolkit helps business owners support all types of #WorkingFamilies Download here👇 futurefamilieswork.org.uk
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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

We Need Cultural Change for Caregivers, Not Just Better Policy

A new book, The Power Pause: How to Plan a Career Break After Kids—and Come Back Stronger Than Ever by Neha Ruch, challenges the clichés of a mother “at home.”

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Future Families Work@FutureFamWork
6 Jan 2025
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

Future Families Work

Our research-led toolkit will empower you with the knowledge and confidence to develop an inclusive, family-friendly & hybrid work culture.

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

Supporting parents and carers of neurodivergent individuals - Diversity and Inclusion Leaders –...

Independent news, reports and events for senior diversity, inclusion, HR, talent and recruitment professionals.

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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
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It’s #NationalCaregiversMonth & here’s a new study by ⁦⁦@HarvardBiz - 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-employe…
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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-… #FutureOfWork #Flex

More job seekers than ever are looking for flexible working reveals new survey

Almost 60% of job seekers preferred roles offering ‘fully remote’ work last quarte but just 2% of job posts advertised ‘fully remote’ work

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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-foundat… #FlexibleWorking #FutureOfFlex #FutureFamiliesWork

Will the Employment Rights Bill provide more security and make work pay? - Lancaster University

After years of missed promises and false dawns, there is a new Employment Rights Bill in Parliament. For the 6.8 million people in severely insecure work – and future workers who could face similar...

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#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…

4 in 10 mothers took just 12 weeks or less maternity leave in the UK - Pregnant Then Screwed

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It’s #WorldMentalHealthDay & #NeurodiversityMonth - A timely reminder of the #MentalHealth challenges parents face whilst balancing caregiving & career pressures. Read @LauraSue888⁩’s new blog on this precarious balancing act here 👇📝 #Equality futurefamilieswork.org.uk/ba…

Balancing Employment and Parenting Neurodivergent Children | Future Families Work

By Dr Laura Radcliffe – University of Liverpool October is Neurodiversity Month in the UK, and it coincides with today’s Mental Health Awareness Day—a timely reminder of the challenges faced by...

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It’s time for a ‘Workstyle' Revolution! 📚 Lizzie &⁦@ah_hirst⁩ from ⁦@WeAreHoxby⁩ launched this book on #worklifebalance, promoting autonomy & #inclusivity. Also FFW’s ⁦@LauraSue888⁩ contributed to it’s ‘Geek Box’ 📝 Discover more here: workstylerevolution.com/book
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Insightful new research from @WorkFoundation @LancasterUni 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-foundat…

New research finds firms benefit from multigenerational workforce but reveals employer ‘say-do-gap’...

Nearly three-quarters of senior business leaders in Great Britain have multiple generations in their workforce today as populations age and working lives extend.

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It’s #NationalInclusionWeek & here’s an excellent @bendingboundpod podcast featuring FFW’s @CalinEbru 🎙️ The episode discusses #parenthood during a PhD & the need for more #inclusive academia. @UKRI_News @ESRC #EDI Relevant for all businesses 🎧 spotify.link/Kp5JcDKH7Mb

Between Degrees, Diapers, and Disserations: Parenting during the PhD

Episode · Bending Boundaries · In this episode of Bending Boundaries, we explore the journey of becoming and being a parent while pursuing a PhD, focusing on the emotional and physical labor involved...

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Nadia Nagamootoo@NadiaNagamootoo
16 Nov 2023
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.
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Just launched! Excellent new #research by our FFW partner @NadiaNagamootoo (Avenir) & Mya Kirkwood (@LivUni) on #inclusiveleading! 📝 It uncovers challenges to promoting #inclusion, real life insights & practical strategies - discover more here! 👇 avenirconsultingservices.com…

Beyond Discomfort Research Report 1: Harnessing The Power of Discomfort For Impactful Inclusive...

In this free report, we address some of the most common challenges leaders face: how to navigate the uncomfortable, knotty complexity that comes with leading with inclusion. We also tackle pressing...

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ParentandPro@ParentandPro
11 Sep 2024
Employees value flexible working over wellbeing perks, survey finds peoplemanagement.co.uk/artic… via @PeopleMgt

Employees value flexible working over wellbeing perks, survey finds

HR advised to regularly check in about wellness requirements after poll reveals massive discrepancy between employers’ perceptions and workers’ actual needs

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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
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#DidYouKnow that 87% of #workingparents consider #familyleave when choosing employers? ⁦@DeloitteUK⁩ 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/pre…

Deloitte UK equalises paid parenting leave

New equal family leave policy means all parents will be eligible for 26 weeks’ fully paid leave

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A new study exclusive to @hrmagazine 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/new…
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