Home About Us News Insights News and Insights Tax Credit Renewal Deadline is Looming! Policy Insight6th June 2016 An MP has been censured by Commons authorities for bringing her children to work. Like many other working parents at this time of year, Kirsty Blackman... Universal Credit Delayed until 2018 – How will this impact NI Claimants? Press Release11th May 2016 The Department of Communities has advised that the introduction of Universal Credit in Northern Ireland will be delayed until autumn next year, eight... Choosing Childcare in Northern Ireland Policy Insight11th April 2016 Employers For Childcare has published new research which explores over 1,000 local parents’ experiences of looking for childcare for the first time. They... Flexible Working is Key to Attaining Work-Life Balance – but Beware of the Unsupportive Employer Policy Insight2nd April 2016 CIPD's findings highlight that the top three causes of stress for employees are money worries, the demands of their job and family and relationship issues. Employers For Childcare Manifesto Press Release1st April 2016 Employers For Childcare Charitable Group’s Manifesto 2016 sets out the key social policy issues which we believe should be prioritised by policy makers. Parents are Confused About Childcare Support Press Release19th March 2016 Almost half of new mums are confused about the Government’s support for the cost of childcare, according to a new report. Claiming Help with the Cost of Childcare Policy Insight16th March 2016 Childcare is a necessity for working parents, yet the high cost of childcare services can call into question whether it is worthwhile to be in work at all. Working rights for Fathers you may not know about Policy Insight11th March 2016 Just as it is announced that new fathers in Ireland will be entitled to paternity leave for the first time from September, new research shows that around... Employers Urged to Enter Annual Family Friendly Awards Press Release5th March 2016 Organised by Employers For Childcare, the annual Awards are the perfect opportunity for businesses to showcase their commitment to helping their... Shared Parental Leave in a Nutshell Policy Insight3rd March 2016 Is Shared Parental Leave something that you have considered? Here are some of the main questions and answers to help you understand. 1…59606162