Top Tips on Work–Family Balance Trends in the Workplace
August marks Work–Family Balance Awareness Month – a time to shine a light on how workplaces can better support employees in managing the demands of both work and home life.
In this series of clips we’ve revisited our Work–Family Balance Trends in the Workplace webinar to reveal where the biggest opportunities lie for organisations ready to take action.
What We Learned from the Panel
Our expert speakers — Cara Gates (Rothschild & Co), Andi Simmons and Helen Letchfield (P&P Coaching), and Hayley Crosby (The Vita Group) — shared lived experiences and professional insights on four key themes:
🎧 Work–Family Balance Trends in the Workplace
The demand for a family-friendly work culture is stronger than ever. Hybrid working, flexible hours, and empathetic leadership are no longer “nice-to-haves” — they’re essentials for attracting and retaining talent.
Watch the clip🎧 Barriers to Working Parents Getting Support
Many parents struggle to access the help they need, often due to workplace culture, unclear policies, or fear of stigma. Breaking down these barriers means normalising conversations, making resources visible, and ensuring support is accessible to everyone — without judgement.
Watch the clip🎧 Challenges and Solutions
Every workplace faces its own set of challenges — from workload pressures to limited flexibility — but there’s no shortage of solutions. Leaders can look at job redesign, shared responsibility in teams, and manager training to ensure flexibility is embedded in day-to-day practice.
Watch the clip🎧 The Role of Senior Management
Culture change starts at the top. Senior leaders who role-model balance, set clear expectations, and advocate for supportive policies create ripple effects that benefit the entire organisation.
Watch the clipWhy This Matters
Work–family balance isn’t just a wellbeing issue — it’s a business performance driver. When employees feel seen, supported, and able to integrate their work and personal responsibilities, loyalty grows, productivity rises, and turnover drops.
This Work–Family Balance Awareness Month, we encourage organisations to ask:
- Are our policies flexible enough to meet real-life needs?
- Do managers feel equipped to have supportive conversations?
- Are we making support visible and accessible to everyone?
Because when we get work–family balance right, everyone wins. Learn more about Work-Family Balance Awareness Month.