Work-life balance

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18 September 2020

Six advantages of having staff who work from home

(From ec.europa.eu ) Higher quality and productivity Remote working allows staff to spend more time with their family and loved ones and maintain a good work–life balance. Many studies say this is essential for being happier at work; and happy employees produce higher quality work. Additionally, working in open-plan offices can often be less productive due to distractions and a general lack of privacy. More time for work Many employees, especially those based in bigger cities, can spend hundreds of hours per year travelling to and from work. Not only is commuting mentally and physically...
Childcare for all: making early childhood education and care more accessible and inclusive
16 December 2015

Childcare for all: making early childhood education and care more accessible and inclusive

Access to early childhood education and childcare (ECEC) is important for promoting equal opportunities of children as well as for facilitating work-family balance of parents and especially labour market participation of mothers of small children.