Bøger af Shirley Dex

This book documents the first five years of life of the children of the influential Millennium Cohort Study, looking at the children's lives and development as they begin formal education and the implications for family policy, and service planning in health and social services.

Many employed men and women now hold self-employed, part-time or temporary jobs. The lack of fringe benefits, job security and employment rights for these flexible jobs are described as well as the effects on the mental health of individuals.

This report provides a detailed understanding of employers' motivations for offering flexible working and the outcomes of different policies and practices for both employers and employees.