If Not, Would You Like to Find Out More?
Then contact the South Lanarkshire Childcare Partnership (SLCP). It has produced a special certificate to present to employers who have proven family friendly policies in the workplace.
Different family friendly options will suit different employers, but policies may include:
Gary Lambie from South Lanarkshire Childcare Partnership said: "There are many benefits to being 'family friendly'. Efforts to support employees' work-family priorities are neither 'perks' nor 'giveaways', but simply good business. Studies have shown that the more flexible employers have better motivated and happier staff which, in turn, increases productivity and reduces employee stress and absenteeism."
"This new certificate is our way of recognising those employers who have introduced family friendly policies in the workplace"
Set up in 1998 to promote the Government's National Childcare Strategy, the SLCP is a partnership between South Lanarkshire Council, Lanarkshire Health Board, Scottish Enterprise Lanarkshire, the voluntary sector, families, employers and childcare professionals.
Its aim is to increase the level, choice and quality of childcare needs with local businesses and provide accessible, up-to-date information on childcare and pre-school provision.
For more information on the certificate or on the Partnership and how it can help your business, contact:
Gary Lambie, Childcare Partnership Co-ordinator, Education Resources, Floor 6, Council Offices, Almada Street, Hamilton
tel. 01698 454522
www.childcarelink.gov.uk/southlanarkshire
Business South Lanarkshire - Autumn 2000
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