… our actions need to make a difference on the ground. Our Work-Life Balance Directive adopted this year will be a … are rising in the EU, which pushes up demand for long-term care services for older people and people with disabilities. … in the 50-64 age group: 21 % of women and 11 % of men care for older people and/or people with disabilities at …
… and propose indicators on the formal home-based long-term care in the EU. The focus of the tender is availability, … affordability and equality of the formal long-term care (LTC) which is provided to older persons and people wiht …
… and propose indicators on the formal home-based long-term care in the EU. The focus of the tender is availability, … affordability and equality of the formal long-term care (LTC) which is provided to older persons and people wiht …
… year’s Gender Equality Index will be a special focus on work-life balance. The Index will explore the diverse ways women and men juggle work and personal commitments, especially when they have to care for young children, older relatives or family members …
… for Gender Equality (EIGE). “Women are using flexible work arrangements to juggle work and family life but this is … more likely to choose part-time work to reconcile work and care responsibilities. The price to pay is high: in the EU, … that are less valued and lower paid, such as education or carework. At the same time, women are less likely to be in …
… Improvements in work-life balance for all can be achieved in a variety of … organisations need to ask throughout the introduction of work-life balance measures. Important aspects to consider … for both women and men? Encouraging men’s participation in care responsibilities requires conscious effort and the …
… 1. Identify national work-life balance initiatives and partners Yes No … about the national policy context and available care services for the elderly and dependents has been … that is independent of trade unions) has been informed of work-life balance initiatives and provided input. Yes No …
… the implementation and communication plan and for any work-life balance initiative, management must agree on … will be measured. This is crucial because the success of work-life balance measures is dictated by a variety of … Deutsche Telecom (Germany) in 2009 started the work-life@telekom programme to help employees better …
… Measures that work for one company might not work for another company operating in the same country, which … leave Childcare (flexibility, providers and partnerships) Care for the elderly (flexibility, providers, and …
… and reduces costs resulting from an inability to combine work and care responsibilities, for example high staff turnover and … to work’ days, and join public–private partnerships for care services. Companies seek certification for these …
… many of which are relevant to gender equality and work-life balance in employment. One of the goals of the … leave, flexible working arrangements and access to care services. Women and men shall have equal access to special leaves of absence in order to fulfil their care responsibilities and be encouraged to use them in a …
… gaps persist in the labour market and distribution of care responsibilities. Women remain the main carers for … likely than men to be involved in both paid and unpaid work. Women’s working lives are more likely to be affected by the care needs of dependants. This is evident in their higher …
… from poverty; There are adequate measures to support the work-life balance of women ; Early years interventions are in … from poverty; There are adequate measures to support the work-life balance of women ; Early years interventions are in …