Babies and Bosses - Reconciling Work and Family Life, 1 [electronic resource] : Australia, Denmark and the Netherlands
Publishing, OECD.
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development StaffCorporate Author
Paris : Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development,
2002.
Reconciling work and family life involves two key goals for both individuals and society: being able to work, to earn an income while participating in the most important social activity of modern life, and providing the best care and nurturing for one's own children. This first OECD review of the reconciliation of work and family life looks at the challenges parents of young children confront when trying to square their work and care commitments, and the implications for social and labour market trends. It considers the current mix of family-friendly policies in Australia, Denmark, and the Net
Description based upon print version of record.
Table of Contents; Introduction to the Review; Chapter 1. Main Findings; Chapter 2. Families and Work: How Are Families Doing?; Chapter 3. Availability and Affordability of Good Quality Childcare; Chapter 4. Leave from Work to Care for Very Young Children; Chapter 5. Promoting Female Employment; Chapter 6. Family-friendly Work Practices; References; Background Annex to the Review. Main Family Assistance, Benefit Programmes...
Reconciling work and family life involves two key goals for both individuals and society: being able to work, to earn an income while participating in the most important social activity of modern life, and providing the best care and nurturing for one's own children. This first OECD review of the reconciliation of work and family life looks at the challenges parents of young children confront when trying to square their work and care commitments, and the implications for social and labour market trends. It considers the current mix of family-friendly policies in Australia, Denmark, and the Net
Child care.
Family policy.
Parental leave -- Government policy.
Work and family.
Business & Economics
Labor & Workers' Economics