Publisher's Synopsis
Parents work in an increasingly deregulated labour market - often at what have traditionally been regarded as 'family times', such as Sundays. While parental work at atypical times is increasing, we know very little about its nature, how atypical working arrangements come about and their impact on family life. This report addresses these key issues and explores the implications of the growth in atypical working hours for employment and childcare policies. Drawing on a large scale, nationally representative study the report: assesses the frequency and extent of atypical working; examines how family activities are affected by parents working atypical hours; explores the effects of atypical working on children; asks whether parents in lower socio-economic groups feel more constrained to work atypical hours than those in professional jobs. Family and Work series This major new series of reports explores the impact of work on families and examines the way in which employers respond in policy and practice. This series is aimed at policy makers in central and local government,managers in business, academics, students and professionals with an interest in human resource management and industrial relations, and all those with an interest in work and family life. For other titles in this series , please follow the series link from the main catalogue.
