Working Families

We're the UK’s national charity for working parents and carers. Our mission is to remove the barriers that people with caring responsibilities face at work.

[Working Families @workingfamUK]

For the latest news and information please follow Working Families on our other social media platforms.

For help and advice you can speak to the team via our helpline on 0300 012 0312 (weekdays 11am-2pm) or visit our information pages for more:
https://t.co/4YgPu0QYKq

[Working Families @workingfamUK]

Are you looking for one of our downloadable factsheets or template letters? If you'd like to know what we have available on our website, we've popped them all onto one page to make things easier to find.
https://t.co/FD2Hx5v6CX

#FlexibleWorking #Factsheets #Maternity #Pregnancy

[Working Families @workingfamUK]

🚨 Feeling pressured to return to the office or facing changes to your work contract? You're not alone. Our latest blog covers everything you need to know about your legal rights when it comes to imposed changes in your job contract.
👉 https://t.co/ZtVXbmanW6
#FlexibleWorking

[Working Families @workingfamUK]

We’ve just announced our fantastic Top Employers for Working Families 2024! Well done to all the leading employers who have secured their place at the forefront of flexible and family-friendly workplaces. 👏
https://t.co/cruFanhv9V
#WFTopEmployers
#FlexibleWorking
#FamilyFriendly

[Working Families @workingfamUK]

Huge congratulations to our Top 10 Employers for Working Families 2024! 🎉
@WalesAudit @citi @DACBeachcroft @CPSUK @GrantThorntonUK @hilldickinson @ILFScotland @Mishcon_de_Reya @NELFT @Pinsent_Masons
See the full list of our Top 30 - https://t.co/cruFanhv9V
#WFTopEmployers

[Working Families @workingfamUK]

The govt are moving people on 'legacy benefits' over to Universal Credit. If you currently receive legacy benefits (eg working /child tax credit) you will receive a letter by Dec 2025 inviting you to claim UC instead.
More details👉 https://t.co/6GW99WYRs5
#UniversalCredit

[Working Families @workingfamUK]

#WorkLifeWeek 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭
🛠️Download a HR toolkit: https://t.co/hdd6Ce95sV
🔍Get hold of Flex-Fit Job Analysis: https://t.co/dpcdDKHNwr
💻Sign up to our webinars on 8 Oct (https://t.co/4VerpiY8ER) &10 Oct (https://t.co/NplQZRZJVj)
💪Use #MyFlex to tell us what you're doing

[Working Families @workingfamUK]

𝙈𝙮 𝙩𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙧
This is how Eleanor describes caring for her friend with a mental illness. She explores changing relationships and the importance of compassionate workplaces. https://t.co/fId60CeP5Z
#CaringAloud

[Working Families @workingfamUK]

With recent stories in the news about people being told to return to the office 5 days a week, we want to highlight our resources which might help if you find yourself in this position, Take a look at out advice page or call our helpline - 0300 012 0312.
https://t.co/81rDU9jqrl

[Working Families @workingfamUK]

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁 10 Oct | 11am-12pm

Join us for National #WorkLifeWeek at a free webinar exploring the pivotal role leaders play in developing flexible workplaces. With @bp_plc @BarclaysUK @amotherplace & @Jacobssusanne

https://t.co/NplQZRZJVj

[Working Families @workingfamUK]

This year we celebrate the 15th National #WorkLifeWeek, and to get involved just download our free toolkit!

National Work Life Week runs 7-11 October

https://t.co/hdd6Ce95sV

#FlexibleWorking #WorkLife #WorkLifeBalance #Wellbeing

[Working Families @workingfamUK]

Our intrepid cyclists have returned from their long (and hilly) 155 mile trip. Congratulations to Philip and Nicola👏

This epic journey hasn't just been about the miles; it's about making a difference.

🦸Please support them by donating - https://t.co/ZWNHBnLA56
Thank you

[Working Families @workingfamUK]

To celebrate National #WorkLifeWeek we are giving away a free Flex-fit toolkit.
Use it to:
🔍identify different times & locations
🔍identify how the role can be split
💬provide a framework for discussion about flex
Download here 👉 https://t.co/dpcdDKHNwr

[Working Families @workingfamUK]

𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸
Join us. @RoyalAirForce, @GrantThorntonUK & @SouthdownSussex for #WorkLifeWeek on 8 Oct to discover different types of solutions employers are offering their workforce.
https://t.co/4VerpiY8ER

[Working Families @workingfamUK]

Are you Happy to Talk Flexible Working?

Make sure you let potential employees know that you offer flexibility by using our 'happy to talk flexible working' strapline and logo on your job adverts! #FlexibleWorking

https://t.co/0ZZiO9A5MZ

[Working Families @workingfamUK]

This year’s National #WorkLifeWeek theme is all about discovering what flexible working means to people from all walks of life and in all sorts of job roles. ​
🧑‍✈️👩‍🏭👨‍🔧👩‍🍳👩‍💻🧑‍🔬👷‍♀️🧑‍🚒👩‍💼🧑‍🏫

📣Tell us what flex means to you, using #MyFlex 💪
https://t.co/hdd6Ce95sV

[Working Families @workingfamUK]

ICYMI Navigating #childcare can be a balancing act, especially when life throws unexpected challenges your way. In our latest blog, Hayley shares her journey of returning to work, finding a nursery and managing the costs.
🔗 Read here https://t.co/al6MIakGpS
#ChildcareChallenges

[Working Families @workingfamUK]

This month we'll be holding one of our popular roundtable events to explore: How do employers measure the uptake & impact of family-friendly policies? For access to this event, as well as a host of benefits, why not consider a Working Families membership? https://t.co/gxDvnT25d5

[Working Families @workingfamUK]

The 4-day week is making headlines, but is it the right solution for everyone? In our latest blog, we explore why flexible job design, tailored to individual needs, is key to creating a future where both employees and employers can thrive.
https://t.co/beLt2ZTBGf
#FlexibleWorking

[Working Families @workingfamUK]

Please sponsor our superhero changemakers Nicola & Philip as they cycle 155 miles of the Cantil Way to raise money for our work. 🦸‍♀️🦸
It's not a flat route! Please give generously to these tireless champions of working parents to help them up those hills! https://t.co/o4BlEKkDo9