On Equal Care Day: Too Much in Mind - Too Little Time
The article discusses the issue of 'mental load' in household management, emphasizing the unequal distribution of unpaid care work and the everyday responsibilities many face.
Four out of ten overtime hours go unpaid and save companies 3.243 billion a year
A report reveals that 40% of overtime hours worked remain unpaid, leading to significant savings for companies.
Analysis: Is the government putting immigrants to work for free? Here’s how to read political statements as the elections approach
Finnish Finance Minister Riikka Purra advocates for requiring immigrants to perform unpaid work to receive social benefits, drawing criticism for downplaying the value of cleaning jobs.
Riikka Purra's Initiative: Immigrants in Unpaid Work in Finland
Finnish Minister Riikka Purra proposes a system requiring immigrants to engage in unpaid work tied to social security benefits.
DWP permanent secretary to step down after carer’s allowance scandal
The permanent secretary of the UK's Department for Work and Pensions will resign following a scandal involving the mishandling of carer’s allowance, affecting thousands of unpaid carers.
How much does invisible work of women cost us?
The article discusses the economic impact of unpaid domestic work performed by women in Poland, highlighting its significant drain on the country's budget.
UK's 'unsung army' of full-time unpaid carers needs more support, report says
A report highlights the need for better support for over 1 million full-time unpaid carers in the UK, many of whom are from lower-income backgrounds and unable to work due to their caregiving responsibilities.
DWP chief accused of overseeing ‘culture of complacency’ that led to carer’s allowance scandal
The head of the Department for Work and Pensions has been criticized for fostering a culture that resulted in unpaid carers accumulating significant benefit debts.
Volunteer Assistance: The Dark Side of Volunteering
The article discusses the negative aspects of volunteerism, questioning if the constant appeal for unpaid work is a reflection of a flawed societal structure, especially when the state expends vast sums on other areas.