Work Life Balance




Unpaid overtime gives a £29bn boost to the UK economy

Commenting on the latest figures on average hours worked across the economy, published today (Thursday) by the Office for National Statistics, TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said:

8 December 2011
Commute times add up to five extra weeks work a year

Employees spend nearly 200 hours a year travelling to and from work - adding up to around five weeks extra work - according to a TUC analysis of official statistics published today (Monday) to mark the start of Work Wise UK's Commute Smart week (14-1...

14 November 2011
Government risks reversing popular flexible working rights, warns TUC

Weakening the right to request flexible working risks giving employers the green light to abandon family friendly practices, the TUC warns today (Monday) in its submission to the government's modern workplaces consultation.

8 August 2011
Moving May Day could hit retailers and domestic tourism, warns TUC

Moving May Day could hit retailers, break established holiday patterns and disrupt domestic tourism, the TUC warns today (Thursday) in its submission to the government's pre-consultation on moving the May Day bank holiday as part of the domestic tour...

9 June 2011
Commuting costs are a huge barrier to work, says TUC

Commenting on the latest figures for commute times, published today (Thursday) by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said:

2 June 2011
Growth of homeworking stalled during recession

The growth of homeworking stalled during the recent recession, the TUC says in a new analysis of official figures to mark National Work From Home Day today (Friday), which is organised by Work Wise UK.

20 May 2011



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