21 September 2022
Dear all,
I am glad to be back in your inbox and hope you all had a great summer! work-life balance and care are definitely the buzzwords of this back-to-work season. Last week, we have welcomed the long-awaited European Care Strategy which you can read here. In this new issue of our Families Corner, you will also get to learn more about how time policies play a key role in making work-life balance a reality for everyone.
Happy reading!
Bettina
Communication Officer
COFACE Families Europe
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Key updates on the EU Work-life balance directive transposition
2 minutes reading
The EU Work-Life Balance Directive is the first legislative initiative that follows the launch of the European Pillar of Social Rights in 2017 and was formally adopted two years later in 2019. All EU countries had until the 2nd of August 2022 to bring into force the laws, regulations, and administrative provisions necessary to comply fully with the Directive. [...]
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European expert meeting on implementation of the EU Child Guarantee
2 minutes reading
On 27th September 2022 in Berlin (Germany), COFACE Families Europe and the Association of German Family Organisations are co-organising a European expert meeting on the implementation of the EU Child Guarantee. By calling on EU Member States to guarantee access to basic rights and services for children in need and their families, the Child Guarantee represents a pivotal and timely instrument to enhance the protection of children experiencing poverty and social exclusion. [...]
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Some useful tips for parents for the back-to-school season
2 minutes reading
To kick off this new school year, COFACE’s Vice President and KMOP Director, Dr. Antonia Torrens shares some key and useful tips for parents. September is usually the month where we reorganize our duties, both professional and day-to-day, but it is also a month when children go to a new school grade with hopes and dreams for building a better future. [...]
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Beyond participation: Video workshops across Europe to engage in research with children, young people, and the next generation of teachers
1-minute reading
Digigen’s latest working paper shares insights on its innovative video workshop methodology which explores how children across five European countries perceive the effects of digitalisation on their current education and future lives. [...]
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Impossible bills: A workshop to tackle the rising cost of electricity
2 minutes reading
As inflation jumped to a new all-time high across Europe, Spain is currently experiencing a rise in the gas bill that once more, affects the family economy of households. Our Spanish member, Isadora Duncan is hosting an informational workshop on September 23rd from 10.00 am to 12.00 CET to discuss key issues such as the free market and the regulated gas market, available rates, and resolution of doubts about our current bill, as well as resources. [...]
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OPINION: Struggling to balance life and work? Time policies might be the solution
4 minutes reading
We usually take time for granted, but the way we use our time is shaped by our individual and social circumstances and can lead to inequalities, inefficiencies, and diminished well-being in our society. Public and private initiatives that are put forward in order to address such issues are known as time policies. [...]
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