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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 [...]

High-quality childcare can improve children’s development, raise family income and boost productivity – but there can be negative effects from low-quality provision.

Children continue to be victimized by practices and policies that prioritize adult desires above children’s rights. [Katy Faust – MercatorNet, 21 April 2023.] READ MORE