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Only 1 in 3 companies offer comprehensive support for parents and caregivers. This isn’t just a missed opportunity - it’s a business mistake. In today’s fast-paced world, the lines between work and personal life often blur. For parents and caregivers, this balance is even more delicate. They juggle multiple roles, often sacrificing their own needs for those they care for. Yet parents and caregivers are some of the most dedicated, resilient, and resourceful individuals you’ll ever meet: they’re problem solvers, multitaskers, negotiators… driving innovation for growth. Support can take many forms - flexible working hours, remote work options, or providing resources. These measures don’t just benefit the employees; they create a more inclusive, diverse, and productive work environment. In honor of Global Parents Day (which was June 1st), I'm proud to join the Contentsquare panel organised on Wednesday, June 5, focused on fostering a family-friendly workplace culture, together with Erica Finkelstein, Sarah Deel, Melanie Oberman and Eric Mistry, other Contentsquare parents who are navigating the balance of career and family life. We'll discuss personal experiences and insights, best practices for normalizing being a working parent and how everyone can contribute to an inclusive workplace for parents and caregivers. Let’s change the narrative. Let’s make supporting parents and caregivers the norm, not the exception. Because when we support them, we’re not just building better workplaces. We’re building a better world. Thanks to Elissa Goldenberg, without whom none of this would be possible! #Parents #Caregivers #Support #Business #Inclusion #Diversity #Productivity

As someone who is juggling kids and work daily, I am passionate about workplace well-being and family support; this resonated deeply. It's time to rethink what it means to truly support employees and their families. Let's strive for more than just the bare minimum and create workplaces where everyone can thrive. Highly recommend giving this article a read for some valuable insights! https://lnkd.in/gHp6BRYH

I love that dads are seeing the Parenting Out Loud campaign on their travels, taking pictures and sharing their stories. Here’s Tom Spencer at peak rush hour getting a selfie at Euston! 📸 Tom said: “We equal parent in our house, which has been helped by me going freelance. It means we can share drop off and picks and taking our daughter to her clubs, like her swimming class which is after school today. With my clients I always explain that there are days I need to finish early and I've said no to some work recently that would have meant too much time away. It still feels like this isn't the mainstream way of doing things and I'm nervous about how getting a 'proper' job would impact how we share parenting in our house. This is about the impact on my partner but also about my own wellbeing and the relationship I have with our daughter.” This is a common story. So many working parents leave traditional employment for flexibility it brings. We need to make sure employers are aware of this talent drain. Employers that create inclusive environments for parents will retain their talented staff. More and more working dads are making decisions not just based on salary, but more so on flexibility. The Parenting Out Loud culture change programme supports employers to build workplace cultures where working dads can be loud, proud and transparent about their childcare responsibilities at work.   For more information on the culture change programme and how employers can get involved: www.parentingoutloud.com.   And join us for the online launch event, hosted by CBRE UK on Tuesday 30th April: https://bit.ly/3w3xPcy   #ParentingOutLoud #WorkingDads #EqualParenting #GenderEquality

To succeed, almost every employee needs work/life support at some point. Women and people of color need it the most, research shows, because they face greater challenges and have fewer resources available to them. They are also the least likely to receive it, however, and as a result often are forced to change or leave jobs and lose out on opportunities for advancement. Given that situation, the authors decided to examine what effects various corporate work/life programs had on the management workforce. Analyzing data from more than 800 U.S. companies over 30 years, they found that when companies offered flexible work schedules, family leave, and childcare support to all employees, the percentage of women and people of color in management rose significantly. In fact, those work/life benefits had a larger impact than the most popular racial-equity programs did. Companies have long known that programs promoting work/life balance boost productivity, reduce turnover, and improve employees’ mental and physical health. And now it’s clear that they are also a powerful way to increase organizational diversity.

🤱 Supporting Women Returning to Work After Maternity Leave 🌟 Returning to work after maternity leave can be a challenging transition for many women. It's crucial for employers and line managers to provide robust support to ensure a smooth and successful re-entry into the workplace. 🔹 Why It's Important: Retention of Talent: Supporting women through their transition back to work helps retain this talent and reduces turnover costs. Employee Well-being: Providing a supportive environment helps in reducing stress and anxiety, fostering a healthier work-life balance. Diversity and Inclusion: Encouraging women to return and thrive in their careers promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace, driving innovation and growth. 💡 Are you a manager looking for strategies to support your team? Are you a new parent navigating your imminent return to work? Read more here https://lnkd.in/gYnT3VX8 If you are looking at incorporating such strategies in your workplace, find out more how Hati Health can help by reaching out to us at 📩 hello@hati.health

🌟 Engaging Parents in the Workplace: Addressing Needs for Better Balance🌟 Thanks for sharing, Fortune It's evident that the landscape for working parents is evolving rapidly, with significant shifts in expectations and demands from both employees and employers alike. As a parent coach, I recognize the challenges many face when balancing career aspirations with family responsibilities. It's encouraging to see that more parents are feeling empowered to voice their needs and advocate for themselves in the workplace. Employers, are you listening? Now more than ever, it's crucial to prioritize benefits that support the well-being of working families. From flexible schedules to assistance with child care costs, the demands are clear. But are we meeting them? Let's start a conversation. What benefits do you believe are essential for fostering a healthy work-life balance for working parents? How can employers better support their employees in managing both their professional and personal lives? Drop your thoughts below and let's work towards creating a workplace culture that values and supports all its members, parents included! Don't forget to follow me for more insights and tips on navigating the joys and challenges of parenthood in today's world. #WorkingParents #WorkLifeBalance #Parenting #EmployerSupport #CareerAndFamily #Empowerment #ParentCoach #JoinTheConversation

What do working parents want from employers? 💭 Did you know that 70% of #workingparents emphasize the importance of achieving a healthy #worklifebalance? Bright Horizons CEO, Stephen Kramer identifies three key areas where parents often seek employer support and shared these insights with Brad Smith in this episode of Yahoo Finance Wealth. 💡 Watch here 👇

What do working parents want from employers? 💭 Did you know that 70% of #workingparents emphasize the importance of achieving a healthy #worklifebalance? Bright Horizons CEO, Stephen Kramer identifies three key areas where parents often seek employer support and shared these insights with Brad Smith in this episode of Yahoo Finance Wealth. 💡 Watch here 👇

Hello #connections, Just attended a fascinating webinar on "Next-Level Support: Evaluating and Evolving Your Family Care Benefit Strategy." Here are some key takeaways: - Caregivers represent the fastest-growing employee demographic, with 73% of all employees having current caregiving responsibilities. - Millennials and Gen Z together make up 38% of the global workforce, projected to increase to 58% by 2030. - News Corp focuses on five benefit pillars: Lifestyle, Caregiving, Physical, Emotional & Financial. - A significant 66% of working parents considering more children would wait for a company with better family planning benefits. Additionally, 40% feel the workplace has become less supportive for working parents in the past decade. - Impressive results from News Corp, saving 3,300 workdays in the last two years. - For 70% of employees, benefits supporting work/life balance are non-negotiable. Concerns about giving their all to their families affect 63%, while 58% feel they are not fully engaged at work. - Work is not central to identity for many Millennials (46%) and Gen Zs (36%). - Financial worries plague 30% of parents, with over 40% losing sleep over college costs. - Employers prioritize wellbeing initiatives to enhance benefits, with 69% focusing on this area. - Lastly, 55% of employees express a desire for better understanding of their benefits. #hr #hrm #humanresource #humanresources #humanresourcemanagement #humanresourcesmanagement #totalrewards #societyforhumanresourcemanagement #shrm #shrmcp #shrmscp #shrmindia

What a great few days! We’re so pleased that our 👩👩👧 research with 2,000 working parents with children under 18 👪 has been covered by People Management magazine, HR magazine, Employee Benefits and others. With a raft of 👪 family-friendly 👨👩👧👧 legislation coming into play in April this year, there’s never been a more important time to understand this demographic: how do they feel about work? How much support are they getting from their employer? How successfully are they managing home and work responsibilities? What additional support would make their lives easier? 📢 Our findings show that a large number of working parents aren’t getting the support they need. They feel stressed and burnt out and as a result, many of them are leaving the workforce, resulting in a shrinking pool of talent. 📢 With retention a key focus for many employers this year, it makes sense to explore how you can support the parents and caregivers in your workforce. ➡ If you’d like to find out more, you can download our report - Empowering Parents and Caregivers at Work: A Blueprint for Employers (link in the comments) – which you can use to help you make the most of the support you already offer and provide ideas on possible new initiatives to introduce. #workingparents #familyfriendly #employeebenefits #retention #employeeengagement