News & Events

 
support for workng mums Growing numbers of people are concerned about the impact of working mothers on family life, according to a study by Cambridge University academics.
New group to advise on equality A new 'senior stakeholder group' is to advise the government on a new equality framework.
Flexible working consultations The Government launches consultation to extend flexible working rights.
Work Re-tune, an interactive online guide to senior level flexible working is launched A new web tool designed to help senior professionals and their managers was launched in June. Work Re-tune is an interactive website which has been written using the expertise of Working Families and Sapphire Partners and which is supported by the government’s Quality part-time work fund.
T161: Return to science, engineering and technology A ten week short course with The Open University for women who have previously worked in science engineering and technology. Date-  1st October 2008 Location- Home Learning
Cost- £175.00
Working Families and the Cranfield School of Management launch Flexible Working and Performance research report. Working Families and the Cranfield School of Management launched the Flexible Working and Performance research report at the 'Measuring Up' Conference, hosted by the Lehman Brothers Wednesday 30th April in London.
Jobshare-uk Conference and exhibition April 2008: Flexible thinking, flexible working. The conference marked the official launch of Jobshare-uk, promoting flexible working as best practice. For those of you who attended the conference, we are delighted that you could attend and the results from the feedback forms, demonstrates that the conference was valuable, informative and inspirational. Date-  24th April 2008 Location- Carriage Works Theatre, Electric Press Building, Millennium Square, Leeds.
Cost- Free

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