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European countries’ attempts to get dads to take more paternity leave have had unintended consequences, and sparked debate about the fairest way to divide leave between mothers and fathers. [...]

The working-age population in Germany actually peaked at the end of the last century, but the country has managed to stave off demographic decline for some time thanks to the arrival of millions [...]

Governments have promised to tackle the crisis for 25 years, but it’s never an election winner. [Camilla Cavendish – The Financial Times, 9 June 2023.] READ MORE  

Rights that employers should have in place in relation to employees’ family situations under the UK Employment Rights Act 1996. [Glenn Jaques and Niamh Lewis – People Management, 19 May [...]

Higher rates combined with rising pensions and healthcare costs are set to weigh on states’ finances. [Mart McDougall – Financial Times, 17 May 2023.] READ MORE

There are more than 83 million families in the United States, and 80.1% of them have at least one working family member. Here are some of the ways the Department of Labor supports working [...]

By prioritizing self-care, building in breaks throughout the day, and communicating effectively with colleagues, remote employees can enjoy the benefits of remote work while avoiding burnout and [...]

Designing environments that cater to the needs of children and teenagers requires a deep understanding of their developmental trajectories. [Isabelle Brocas – Psychology Today, 5 May 2023.] [...]

The growing imbalance in the size of the older and younger generations poses a challenge for intergenerational solidarity, with important implications at the economic, social and political [...]

For many non-office roles, the work-from-home phenomenon is clashing against the more traditional approach still being taken by many employers. [Sander van’t Noordende – World [...]