Sam Hart looks at the key qualifying criteria for workplace nurseries that provide benefits for employees without there being a benefit-in-kind.
September: a time of peace and tranquillity. Mostly because all the children are back in school, working parents breathe a sigh of relief.
Childcare and the economy
Today’s busy lives make juggling childcare difficult for working parents, and this comes at a cost to the economy. Figures cited by gov.uk suggest that over half (54%) of non-working mothers of pre-school children said they would prefer to work if they had suitable, reliable, and affordable childcare, with Labour Market Activity reports in 2023 suggesting this results in £30bn of lost productivity each year.
Bigger picture aside, attracting and retaining skilled employees is critical to business success, and childcare support is one way
