How could the Government's change in approach to childcare affect your workforce?

Understandably, the cost and need for childcare can have a significant impact on a parent’s employment decisions.  With childcare costs reportedly at an all-time high, there’s an additional strain on parents’ salaries, making the decision of whether to provide childcare at home, or return to work and pay for childcare, one of many dimensions.   With parents making up a significant part of most organisations’ workforces, it’s important for employers to understand what support is available for parents, and what you can do to help your employees return to work.   

The issue of childcare and “making work pay” has recently been under heavy review by the Government, with numerous changes announced over the last few months.  Below are some of the key changes for you to be aware of: