Employment
If women are to be able to work on an equal footing
with their male colleagues then it is essential that employment
policies and practises are designed to make balancing work
and family responsibilities as easy as possible.
As Wales’ leading organisation for promoting the economic
development of women, initiating change in employment policies
has always been a key driver in our business plan.
During that
time we have tackled some key issues -
- Introducing flexible working practices - particularly
in the public sector.
- Increasing provision of affordable,
accessible, quality childcare by raising awareness of needs
and offering resources
and funding.
- Increasing numbers of women appointed
to decision-making roles.
- Developing equal opportunities
policies with SMEs across all sectors, highlighting benefits
and encouraging best
practice.
- Challenging stereotypical perceptions
of career choices and recruitment and selection.
- Encouraging and supporting women to start
up their own businesses through the Women’s Enterprise
Wales and Lone Parents Venture projects.
All these have resulted in some positive change
but there is still many issues remaining which need to addressed.
Chwarae
Teg continues to influence change through:
1. Working with
the Welsh Assembly Government on a Work-Life Balance initiative
as well as a pilot project with large public
sector organisations
and The Challenge Fund for SMEs.
2. Progressing the Partnership
at Work initiative, to promote business improvement through
employee involvement.
3. Raising awareness of key issues including
new legislation - UK
and Europe.
4. Progressing recommendations made by us in
the Care Scoping Study prepared for the Assembly.
5. Continuing
work on two Enterprise projects which are part of the Entrepreneurship
Action Plan.
Useful Links
Worklife Balance Website
Wales TUC
TUC
ACAS
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