Work Life Balance

We are fully committed to providing, wherever possible, flexible working arrangements in order to assist staff to achieve a satisfactory balance between work and personal life.

Flexible working may involve a change to working patterns relating to the times you are required to work, the number of hours you are required to work or where you are required to work, for example between home and the University.  We will make every effort to agree requests for flexible working, on either a permanent or temporary basis, where possible, taking into account the needs of the individual, their department and the wider University.

Legislation

Work and Families Act 2006

This Act offers greater support for working families by extending maternity and paternity benefits and improving the provision of childcare.

External Links

Carers UK

This organisation campaigns for the recognition of the true value of carers’ contributions to society.

Daycare Trust

This is the national childcare charity, working to promote high quality affordable childcare for all.

Employers for Work-Life Balance

Information for employers on work-life issues and sharing of good practice.

Flexible working and work-life balance

This leaflet is intended to assist anyone involved in the process of negotiating flexible working and satisfactory work life balance.

Work and Families

This section of the Department for Business Enterprise & Regulatory Reform’s website details a framework of rights and responsibilities for both employer and employee.

Working Families (Formerly Parents at Work)

Support for employers of parents and parents at work.