Flexible working during school holidays
Propose increased flexibility in working hours or location during school breaks — such as remote work, compressed hours, or reduced core-hour requirements — to better accommodate children being at home.
Advance notice for leave planning
Encourage the company to publish any critical project timelines well in advance, so parents can plan holiday leave early and avoid last-minute conflicts with peak workload periods.
Extra leave days for caregiving during holidays
Recommend offering 1–3 extra paid leave days per year specifically for caregiving during long school holidays. These could be positioned as part of a family-friendly policy rather than general leave.
Core meeting hours
Propose setting specific hours during the day (e.g., 10:00–15:00) as core times for scheduling meetings. This approach helps employees with caregiving responsibilities plan their days more effectively.
Staggered start and end times
Suggest the option to begin and finish the workday within a set time range (e.g., 7:30–15:30 or 10:00–18:00). This small adjustment can help align work schedules with school drop-offs, commutes, or personal routines.