Management of family policy instruments aimed at balancing work and private life : example of Poland

At a time of ubiquitous demographic crisis, family policy issues are becoming increasingly important. The end of the single breadwinner family era and changes in family models have made it necessary to implement instruments that will help to reconcile household duties and professional life. The diversity and multiple dimensions of activities in this area require proper management. The aim of the article is to present both the existing instruments and those that are in the process of being initiated, aimed at achieving a balance between professional and family life in Poland and to indicate the main problems in managing them.