When it comes to maternity/paternity leave and flexible working hours, which do you think is preferable?

When it comes to maternity/paternity leave and flexible working hours, which do you think is preferable? Published on 27 February 2019 → Survey conducted on 27 February 2019 on 4460 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

A generous amount of leave when the baby is born, then back to normal hours

40%

Not a lot of leave when the baby is born, but flexible hours from then on

33%

Don’t know

27%

A generous amount of leave when the baby is born, then back to normal hours

40%

Not a lot of leave when the baby is born, but flexible hours from then on

33%

Don’t know

27%

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