Workplace childcare was put in the spotlight again when Conservatives announced in their family and children's manifesto that they would provide start-up grants to encourage companies to create on-site nurseries.
The concept of workplace childcare for young children has existed for decades yet only five per cent of employers in the UK have nurseries on or affiliated to their sites. A quarter of employers say that their employees' home and family responsibilities are one of the main causes of sickness absence, which currently costs employers around 11bn every year.
The advantages of close working with their workforce to make life easier for those with families is becoming clear to employers. After the first year of employment, most employee turnover occurs among the parents of young children. Providing high-quality help to parents in turn helps retain the best staff for longer.
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