Deloitte has increased its offering of paid parental leave for non-birth parents in the UK from the legally-required two weeks to four. The policy adjustment acknowledges the rise of non-traditional family units, which necessitate a flexible approach to parenthood.

A co-working space with a creche has opened in London, providing time-pressed parents with both convenience and care. Amid the rising cost of childcare services and demands for greater employee wellbeing, parents are seeking out workplaces that cater to their lifestyles.

In the digital age, parents have more information about their children than ever before – they can track their kid’s location remotely, monitor sleeping patterns, and even check whether the chores are done. Can all this tech allay common parental anxieties or will it fuel fresh concerns?

Gen Y bosses are looking to engage workers through a democratic and communicative approach, dismantling the hierarchical structures their Boomer predecessors put in place. Yet with a more pragmatic cohort just behind, they’re under pressure to turn their values into meaningful action.