Workplace Solutions for Childcare.

For parents who work or would like to work, childcare is a problem that is almost universal. One way that workers can be supported is through assistance offered by their workplace. The focus of this book is on why workplace partners around the world have become involved in childcare and the nature o...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Hein, Catherine
Otros Autores: Cassirer, Naomi
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Geneva : International Labour Office, 2010.
Temas:
Employer-supported day care.
Day care centers.
Working mothers.
Women > Employment.
Work and family.
Garderies.
Mères au travail.
Travail et familles.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Human Resources & Personnel Management.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Workplace Culture.
Kinderopvang.
Werkende vrouwen.
Werkgevers.
Lokale overheden.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Contents
  • Preface
  • Part I
  • 1. Introduction
  • 1.1 Objectives
  • 1.2 What is childcare?
  • 1.3 Why childcare for working parents is important
  • 1.4 International guidance:Conventions and labour standards
  • 1.5 What are “workplace solutionsâ€??
  • 1.6 Case studies and examples
  • 1.7 Organization of the book
  • 2. National contextsof workplace solutions
  • 2.1 Ages of children and issues
  • 2.2 Concerns of working parents
  • 2.3 Childcare options
  • 2.4 Government approaches to childcare
  • 2.5 Government funding strategies
  • 2.6 Balancing quality and cost2.7 Conclusions
  • 3. Perspectives of workplace partners
  • 3.1 Government measures targeting employers
  • 3.2 Employers and their organizations
  • 3.3 Trade unions
  • 3.4 Municipalities or local government
  • 3.5 Specialized childcare providers
  • 3.6 Childcare workers
  • 3.7 International donors
  • 3.8 Conclusions
  • 4. Workplace solutions
  • 4.1 Company or on-site facilities
  • 4.2 Linking with facilities in the community
  • 4.3 Financial support
  • 4.4 Advice and referral services
  • 4.5 Back-up emergency care
  • 4.6 Conclusions5. Conclusions and lessons learned
  • 5.1 Lessons for governments and public policy
  • 5.2 Lessons for workplace partners
  • 5.3 Lessons for employersâ€? and workersâ€? organizations
  • Part II
  • 6. Brazil
  • National overview
  • Oswaldo Cruz Foundation
  • Natura
  • FURNAS
  • Medley
  • 7. Chile
  • National overview
  • University of Concepción
  • Aguas Andinas S.A.
  • Childcare Centres for Seasonal Working Mothers(CAHMT), Melipilla
  • Plaza Vespucio Mall S.A.
  • 8. France
  • National overview
  • Rennes Atalante Science and Technology Park (Beaulieu)SNPE Le Bouchet Research Centre
  • Aix-la-Duranne Employment Site (Aix-en-Provence)
  • 9. Hungary
  • National overview
  • IBM Hungary
  • Gedeon Richter Plc
  • Hungarian Academy of Sciences
  • Hungarian Post Offi ce Ltd
  • Magyar Telekom Plc
  • 10. India
  • National overview
  • Gokaldas Images Private Ltd
  • Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL)
  • Wipro Technologies
  • The National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS)
  • Peenya Industries Association
  • 11. Kenya
  • National overview
  • SOCFINAF Co. Ltd â€? Ruiru Coffee PlantationsRed Lands Roses Ltd â€? Ruiru Rose Farm
  • 12. South Africa
  • National overview
  • BMW South Africa
  • First National Bank (FNB) Head Offi ce, Johannesburg
  • Old Mutual Head Offi ce, Cape Town
  • Melsetter Agricultural Farm
  • Zuid-Afrikaans Hospital, Pretoria
  • 13. Thailand
  • National overview
  • Phra Pradaeng Industrial Zone
  • Network of Nawanakhon Labour Unions
  • Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (AEROTHAI)

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