But as more parents - especially mothers - continue to work after the birth of their children, we have to consider whether work-life balance is being taken seriously. Sarah Jackson, chief executive of charity Working Families, says: "We know long working hours are no good for business or productivity and they damage our health and family life, yet they still persist in too many workplaces. It's time for a new family-friendly working agenda."
The recent pre-Budget statement pushed employers firmly towards providing staff with help towards childcare costs through the provision of a tax break of up to 50 a week. The Government invested heavily in the Department of Trade and Industry's work-life balance campaign and drew up flexible working proposals, which were launched last April.
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