A lack of workplace flexibility can push mothers out of the workplace but too much can make them less visible. It’s been called the flexibility paradox. Though it wouldn’t be the case if everyone had the chance to work more flexibly and did so! Then it could be taken up without stigma - because when men take up flexible working they are judged for it too, but someone often has to - childcare places close at 5.30/6 and school ends at 3.15. There’s also parent’s evenings, sickness, sports days and plays. How do you solve this conundrum in your household, keen to hear…
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17 сен 2024
