National Work Life Week
6 - 10 October is National Work Life Week organised by Working Families, the UK's national charity for working parents and carers. This is an annual campaign to highlight the importance of wellbeing at work and work-life balance for families.
To mark Work Life Week, the Staff Wellbeing Team have highlighted policies and practices adopted by the University to help enhance staff members' work-life balance, especially those with caring responsibilities. There are also quotes from staff members who have used these policies and how they have helped them enjoy their family and work responsibilities.
Policies and practices highlighted:
- Enhanced Maternity Package and Paternity and Partner Leave
- Flexible Working
- Dependants Leave
- Shared Parental Leave
- Annual Leave