Go Home on Time Day highlights parents’ hunger for work-life balance

June 20, 2019 | Zen Terrelonge

According to Working Families, 86% of parents quite fancy working flexibly but there’s nowhere near that amount getting what they wantRead More

You’re a mum with a full-time job? But, what about the bond with your baby?

March 31, 2019 | Zen Terrelonge

Don’t get it twisted, this isn’t a question I’m asking – it’s one someone felt the need to throw at the other half recently. And it’s struck a chord with a number of other mums in her shoes.Read More

My daughter convinced me it was time to change jobs

April 26, 2018 | Zen Terrelonge 2

The FOMO is strong with this one.

Dads often speak about the fear of missing out and it’s only natural. Most are dumped back at work after two weeks with their new baby – and that’s if they’re lucky – so making … Read More

Shared Parental Leave: More than half of dads would use the scheme

April 5, 2017 | Zen Terrelonge

It’s the second anniversary of the Shared Parental leave scheme and it’s come to light that 52 per cent of dads would embrace it, given the chance.Read More

Have your say: Does your workplace give support needed for dad duties?

March 28, 2017 | Zen Terrelonge

As a working father, does your employer, government or society impact the way you perform your dad duties?Read More

Working parents can only spend two hours with kids on a weekday

February 18, 2017 | Zen Terrelonge

In January, a report surfaced to suggest that a fatherhood penalty has been created by employers.

It’s a development that leaves working fathers feeling under pressure as they juggle dad duties and careers, in many cases, prompting them to consider changing … Read More

The fatherhood penalty: Britain’s dads feel restrained by employers

January 16, 2017 | Zen Terrelonge

To find out how today’s fathers are balancing parenthood and careers, work-life charity Working Families and childcare provider Bright Horizons have released the 2017 Modern Families Index.

The findings show that dads across the country are strained by bosses who … Read More