The charity I work for has just launched a new report on flex working saying what we all know....its just an impossible dream for most parents. HR departments and senior management in many cases are blind to the benefits of flexible working both in terms of cost saving, staff morale and well being and in terms of keeping experienced staff.
Here's the report... it has a range of tips for employers and families seeking flexible working and may well be worth forwarding to your HR department if you are a working mum....or Dad..
familylives.org.uk/sites/default/files/Family%20Friendly%20or%20Failing%20Families.pdf
familylives.org.uk/advice/making-flexible-working-request
Oh and yes, the charity has really good flexible working policies for all staff.