Working Options
Information about different employment arrangements available to working parents. Articles explain flexible hours, job sharing, term-time contracts and compressed working weeks.
Having a Job Share
Split one full-time job between two people to better balance work and life, with flexible hours and shared responsibilities.
Pros and Cons of Working Flexible Hours
Flexible work hours can help parents balance childcare and careers, but employers often resist due to business concerns.
Pros and Cons of Working Part Time
Weigh the real trade-offs of part-time work, from better family time and childcare savings to reduced income and benefits.
What Are Staggered and Compressed Hours?
Staggered and compressed hours let you adjust your work schedule to fit school runs and family needs without changing your total hours.
Working Term Time Only
A TV producer negotiated term-time-only work to spend more time with his kids and found the financial hit was smaller than expected.