Employers New report urges major changes in workplace conditions for pregnant women A national report exploring the working conditions of pregnant employees and parents has been released, calling for major changes.
News & Views Children at school from 9am-6pm isn’t the answer but family-friendly schools matter Children need family-friendly schools, not extended hours. The struggle of working parents and the impact on families and children require flexible workplaces and accessible after-school care.
News & Views Affordable childcare is a no brainer for unlocking the workforce “Last year, it was reported that more than 90,000 Australian parents stayed out of the workforce completely because the cost of childcare was too high.”
Business Dear CEO, please stop telling women to come back to the office I feel angry right now about some, predominantly male CEOs, who are mandating staff to come back to the office.
Jugglehood ‘There’s no going back’: The pandemic has shone a light on the flex future we should strive for For too long, it’s been an uphill battle for working parents (predominantly mothers). Research shows that the old way wasn’t working.
Life ‘I constantly felt like I was failing at everything’: A working Melbourne Mum’s life in lockdown I know it’s 2020 but I’ve lost track of what day, week, month or season it is. It feels like we’ve been in lockdown for a year.
Business Working from home with small kids? This time-lapse video shows just how exhausting it is Circle In co-founder Jodi Geddes shared a time-lapse video, showcasing exactly what it’s like for parents working from home and looking after children.
Jugglehood Nine recommendations issued to employers on how to be more family friendly Employers must normalise flexible work, address domestic violence and review their paid parental leave policies in order to be family friendly during COVID-19 and beyond.
News & Views Jacinda Ardern had a run in with nappy cream & I’m here for it On Wednesday morning NZ’s PM Jacinda Ardern took to Instagram to share proof of errant flicks of thick white nappy cream on her dark fuchsia blazer.
News & Views Workplace parental support startup Circle In secures $1.5m seed investment Circle In, a fast-growing parental engagement platform, has closed a $1.5 million seed investment, led by Australian venture capital firm Our Innovation Fund, LP.
News & Views Part time work is leaving women undervalued and underpaid: Let’s end the part time for ‘balance’ myth It’s the full-timer’s lesser sister, and as soon as you take on the title, you became tainted by its bad rep.
Life Migrant grandparents to fill childcare gap, but at what cost? The government’s newly introduced temporary sponsored parent visa may allow migrant grandparents to care for children in Australia, but is there a cost?