Work-Life Balance
There's more to life than work, yet the pressure of work for many intensifies each year and the numbers who work long hours is on the increase. We believe people should have far more choice about the hours they work, and be able to fit work around their caring responsibilities and their other interests. Here you can find TUC research and campaign material working for a better work/life balance. You can find older material by using the search facilities.
The TUC changing times website gives employers and unions practical guidance to achieve a better work-life balance in the workplace. Material about stress and bullying can be found in the health and safety area.
The TUC publication "Out of Time" is available for download from http://www.tuc.org.uk/extras/outoftime.pdf. This report claims that large numbers of workers are missing out on flexible working, while many employers are not fully taking advantage of the potential of flexible working practices to enhance their competitiveness and growth. Also includes a comparison with flexible working rights in other EU countries, and real-life case studies. |
The most recent documents available on this subject are:
Teachers and lawyers most likely to work 'extreme' unpaid overtime
The number of people working ‘extreme' unpaid overtime of more than ten hours a week increased by 14,000 to nearly 900,000 last year, according a new analysis of official statistics published today (Friday) by the TUC to mark Work Your Proper Hours Day (WYPHD).
26 February 2010
Friday 26 Feb is Work Your Proper Hours Day
Are you ready for Work Your Proper Hours Day this Friday? It's the day when, according to official statistics, the average person who does unpaid overtime stops working for free, and starts to earn for themselves.
24 February 2010
TUC welcomes proposals to let parents decide who looks after the baby
Commenting on Government proposals announced today (Thursday) to make the second six months of maternity leave transferrable between parents, TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said:
28 January 2010
TUC launches new guide to family friendly working
The TUC has today (Tuesday) launched a new guide on how to persuade employers of the benefits of introducing family friendly policies at work.
26 January 2010
TUC welcomes plans to increase flexible working
Commenting on the Government's proposals to increase flexible working opportunities for mums and dads in the UK, published today (Wednesday) in Support for All – the Families and Relationships Green Paper, TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said:
20 January 2010
UK workers are giving away £27 billion of unpaid overtime
Over five million workers across the UK gave away £27.4 billion in unpaid overtime in 2009, a TUC analysis of official statistics reveals today (Thursday).
7 January 2010
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