HOW EMPLOYERS CAN HELP WORKING PARENTS
Flexibility
Working parents want support:
| 79% want to work remotely more often even after stay-at-home orders lift. |
| 78% who can do windowed work say it boosts productivity. |
| 41% plan to prioritize their personal lives over work. |
| 64% have better work-life balance sans commute. |
Tips for Managers
| Empathize with challenges working parents — and all employees — face. |
| Offer remote and flexible scheduling options, including windowed work. |
| Spread workloads; bring in additional interim and full-time staff when needed. |
Work Relationships
Working parents are:
| 3X more likely to feel closer to their coworkers and boss since the pandemic started (compared to nonparents). |
| 2x more likely to feel increased competition. |
Tips for Managers
| Communicate with staff more than usual. |
| Provide opportunities to connect with colleagues, including other working parents. |
| Celebrate team wins, big and small. |
Job Security
Working parents may be looking for their next move:
| 36% plan to look for a new job in the coming months. |
| 23% worry about losing their job. |
Tips for Managers
| Recognize and reward good work. |
| Highlight how employees are helping the business and its customers. |
| Show what career-path options are available to staff members with your firm. |
Source: Robert Half surveys of workers in the U.S. who have children under 18 in their household; surveys were conducted April-August 2020
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