Workload is one of the top barriers to working parents progressing their careers up the ladder. Solving this is a social justice issue: there are consequences if employees cannot fit their other commitments into their week, be that caring for children, taking care of their disability or something else.
Work life balance or work life integration?“Work-life balance may be more suitable for those who prefer clear boundaries between work and personal life, while work-life integration may be more suitable for those who value flexibility and adaptability. Ultimately, the most effective approach may be a combination of both work-life balance and work-life integration, depending on an individual’s unique needs and circumstances.”
This report is a collaboration between the economics think tank the Centre for Progressive Policy (CPP), the global movement Women in Data@ and the charity and campaigning organisation Pregnant Then Screwed (PTS). It explores the economic and health impacts of extending the statutory entitlement to paternity leave and pay, including through its impacts on gender equality in the labour market.
Let us not forget, moreover, that facilitating a balance between life, work and family enables gender equality because it leads to a culture of co-responsibility, cooperation and equity, as well as fostering true inclusion and diversity. Men and women do not have to put aside their own characteristics to have equality but rather enhance them for their complementarity. This also helps to foster intergenerational wealth, which is good for everyone.
The modern world offers us a multitude of digital tools to keep us constantly connected. However, this hyper-connection can often result in a feeling of being overwhelmed by the incessant flow of emails and information, hindering our productivity and well-being Here’s a simple strategy for getting to grips with this aspect of our professional and personal lives.
Change holds out the promise of lots of exciting things: new things, improvements to what already exists, opportunities to learn, opportunities to produce value… We know it, we’re convinced of it and in principle we’re up for it… Yes, but when it comes to implementing change, we discover that we’re much more resistant than we imagined. But why then ?
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