… and training. Yet constant technological advances require workers to continuously upskill and keep abreast of new … into the labour market following a career break due to care responsibilities. It can be a catalyst for greater … Member States are sorted in descending order. Once a child enters the family, traditional gender roles tend to …
… affect gender roles, particularly in the division of care work at home, is key to progress on gender equality. … The EWCS shows that in households with the youngest child below 7 years of age, women spend an average of … with disabilities, every day for 1 hour or more (18+ workers) and percentage of households with unmet needs on …
… time-limited job protection to enable an employee to care for their new-born child, and afterwards return to work with the same employer, … leave in some Member States is also denied to ‘family workers’, such as domestic workers, unpaid assistants to …
… costs resulting from an inability to combine work and care responsibilities, for example high staff turnover and … But as more and more evidence is published showing that workers are more effective when they are able to fulfil their … with childcare, part-time work, flexible working time, and child-friendly offices in order to ensure staff retention. …
… areas within Berlin´s districts. Some of the project workers canvass social hot spots in search of those in need, … multiple discrimination, problems of access to health care or housing, loss of child support and domestic exploitation and violence. MOBI …
… the hours that they work in order to provide informal care. One third of women who curtail their employment in … work therefore a compromise must still be made between childcare and a successful career. Reconciliation Policies … defined as an individual right to leave for men and women workers on the grounds of the birth or adoption of a child to …
… close to the premises. The company also provides care for elementary school children during holidays and a child-related time bonus is given for parents for leave for … Institute. More than 130 companies, employing some 50,000 workers (7% of the workforce) have now been certified. The …
… Research and data show that the unequal division of care responsibilities is a key issue for reconciliation of … that parents of young children are equal and valuable workers, and through this to address stigmatisation and … a database of examples of good practice, the ‘Day with a Child at Work’ campaign, a competition on employers’ good …
… part-time work. Finally, regulatory reform that supports child and elderly care can also promote gender equality. Gender implications in … important in terms of creating equal opportunities for workers with family responsibilities, and preventing pension …
… norms and attitudes, the unequal distribution of care responsibilities in the household and the way … and occupations. In 2012, women accounted for only 9% of workers in the construction sector, in contrast to over 66% … at least 4 months’ leave after the birth or adoption of a child (previously up to 3 months). At least 1 of the 4 months …