More Hungarian Women In Employment
- 21 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
The ratio of women in regular employment has been increasing in Hungary thanks to the government’s family support measures, a state secretary at the human resources ministry said. Measures implemented since January this year include redesigning the nursery system to provide care for children in family operated nurseries and in the workplace, Katalin Novák said.
The government has also introduced a scheme to support employers, who are entitled to a refund of the costs of setting up or operating a nursery at their premises, she said.
Hungary currently spends 4.7% of its GDP on supporting families, a ratio much higher than the OECD average of 2.4%. Central spending on family benefits will have increased by 50% by 2017, Novak added.
The government plans to further help families, mainly women, by ensuring part-time employment, teleworking and flexible worktime schedules, Novák said.
Republished with permission of Hungary Matters, MTI’s daily newsletter.
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