As the school summer holidays begin across the UK, the excitement from children is palpable – and so is the pressure on working parents. Between coordinating childcare, managing workloads, and trying to squeeze in a bit of family time many parents enter this season already stretched thin.

But this isn’t just a parenting issue. It’s a culture issue. And the organisations that get it right – those that embrace empathy, flexibility and trust – don’t just support families. They build better workplaces for everyone.