As one poster mentioned above, the UK has the worst family friendly policies in Europe and what, according to DD's latest news report, is going to increase flexible working and drive up the number of people working from home? Not family friendly policies but Environmental Policies!!!
UK Home Page - News Alerts: UK Workers Will Go Green Or Go Home.
http://www.deskdemon.com/pages/uk/newsalert/details?id=158'...Companies wanting to recruit the best candidates are facing a growing trend amongst UK workers (37%) who will only consider roles offering flexible working. The business landscape is set to change within just 5-10 years, as a further two thirds of UK workers are demanding home working within that time scale. ...'
On another note, I'm glad that the issues concerning care for elderly parents has been mentioned. Regardless of whether you have children, elderly relatives to care for or both - seems to me that whether we like it or not, women take on the responsibility. I know men (or some men) do try to do their bit - but it still falls to us to drop everything and take the lion's share. That's our lot and (am I speaking out of turn?) the majority of us put up, shut up and get on with it.
