Public Sector Workers' Childcare Solution: Flexible Daycare Period Begins

Turkey is introducing a new solution for childcare challenges faced by on-call public sector employees. The move clears the way for 24/7 flexible daycare centers, aiming to support workers across all hours. Under the new regulations, any public institution with at least 30 employees can be mandated to open a daycare facility upon written requests. Experts view this reform as part of Turkey's structural employment challenges, potentially improving workforce productivity. However, concerns remain about the financial sustainability of flexible daycare centers and the public budget's capacity to meet these new obligations.