Some of the feedback we have received:

"We're proud of our flexible working policies at McDonald's. Parents Matter have been an important partner in helping us help our people to juggle their careers and their responsibilities as parents. In particular, Parents Matter have contributed extensive advice on a new career and lifestyle website, Our Lounge, that we have created for all 67,000 employees in the UK. I am confident their hints and tips on everything from days out to school admissions will be essential reading for our staff." (David Fairhurst, Vice-President, People, McDonald's)

"Reuters was just about to move to a new location in Canary Wharf and many of us were faced with a longer commute, and whilst we have flexible working policies, balancing home and work is always tough. Combining the two for even the short time at a seminar has been received extremely well by staff. It has had the added benefit that employees who wouldn't normally meet in work time have had an opportunity to meet during the day in a relaxed environment - many employees are asking now what and when the next seminar will be." (Julia Warren, Head of HR EMEA, Reuters)

"The session went extremely well. It was fast paced and we had many humorous moments during the talk. Dee is a very effective speaker and the group were very attentive, hanging on her every word. All in all a great success." (Client March 2006-2008)

"I was having a bad day at work, and Penelope was compelling, passionate and amusing. It was so beneficial to hear her expertise and re-iterate good practice." (seminar attendee January 2005)

"Best time spent away from my desk! This was the first parenting event I have attended since NCT and the first that truly understands what a parent feels whilst at work." (seminar attendee March 2005)

"I am amazed that this company has realised that I have another job at home looking after my son. I look forward to more seminars." (seminar attendee October 2005)