What are employment breaks?

Organisations such as New Ways to Work and Parents at Work can give you details of successful schemes. When you have seen some examples of what other people have done, then you will be able to decide what sort of scheme would be best for you.

Further information

• New Ways to Work, 22 Northumberland Avenue, London WC2N 5AP (020 7930 3355) offers information on a range of flexible working patterns to individuals, unions and employers.
• Parents at Work, 45 Beech Street, London EC2Y 8AD (020 7628 3565; fax: 7628 3591) offers advice, leaflets and guides, including The Employees’ Guide to Flexible Working (practical advice on preparing a flexible working proposal and how to approach your manager) £3.99 – £3.50 to members – inc p&p.
• Flexibility - the Home Office Partnership