Kristie Tubis’ Post

This article suggests that to have 250,000 working mothers leave the workplace is a bad thing. Yes, it's 250K fewer taxpayers, but it's also 250K more healthy Mothers/Fathers. I raised 3 children whilst working and that has taken a huge toll. Unimaginable stress at times. I admire the courage of those with babies and young children who choose to stay at home for a few years, if they can afford to (or just about stretch their finances to) amid the high expectations in society that if you are alive and kicking you can both work and raise children. My generation was told we can have it all but 30+ years into my career my advice would be that no-one gets to have it all. As adults, we have to choose what is most important at certain points in our career and be confident to prioritise what is right for us at any moment in time. Trying to do it all is a killer and I don't believe pressure should be put on employers to make it happen. If there would be one thing on my wish list it would be government initiatives to support affordable childcare for both pre-school and at-school children. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eahZV3p4 #workingmothers #hr #motherhood #fatherhood #parenting

Affording childcare is one of the biggest struggles working parents face. 👶 Only 12% of employers in the United States offer childcare assistance, but those that do could set themselves apart when it comes to recruiting top talent.  What benefits or strategies is your company putting in place to help make childcare more affordable for working parents?

Affording childcare is one of the biggest struggles working parents face. 👶 Only 12% of employers in the United States offer childcare assistance, but those that do could set themselves apart when it comes to recruiting top talent.  What benefits or strategies is your company putting in place to help make childcare more affordable for working parents?

Affording childcare is one of the biggest struggles working parents face. 👶 Only 12% of employers in the United States offer childcare assistance, but those that do could set themselves apart when it comes to recruiting top talent.  What benefits or strategies is your company putting in place to help make childcare more affordable for working parents?

Affording childcare is one of the biggest struggles working parents face. 👶 Only 12% of employers in the United States offer childcare assistance, but those that do could set themselves apart when it comes to recruiting top talent.  What benefits or strategies is your company putting in place to help make childcare more affordable for working parents?

Affording childcare is one of the biggest struggles working parents face. 👶 Only 12% of employers in the United States offer childcare assistance, but those that do could set themselves apart when it comes to recruiting top talent.  What benefits or strategies is your company putting in place to help make childcare more affordable for working parents?

Affording childcare is one of the biggest struggles working parents face. 👶 Only 12% of employers in the United States offer childcare assistance, but those that do could set themselves apart when it comes to recruiting top talent.  What benefits or strategies is your company putting in place to help make childcare more affordable for working parents?

Affording childcare is one of the biggest struggles working parents face. 👶 Only 12% of employers in the United States offer childcare assistance, but those that do could set themselves apart when it comes to recruiting top talent.  What benefits or strategies is your company putting in place to help make childcare more affordable for working parents?

Affording childcare is one of the biggest struggles working parents face. 👶 Only 12% of employers in the United States offer childcare assistance, but those that do could set themselves apart when it comes to recruiting top talent.  What benefits or strategies is your company putting in place to help make childcare more affordable for working parents?

Mothers forced to leave jobs due to childcare struggles A report by the Fawcett Society reveals that around 250,000 mothers with young children have left their jobs due to difficulties in balancing work and childcare. The lack of flexible working arrangements and affordable childcare, along with outdated attitudes towards motherhood, have hindered women's progress, the report said. The survey of 3,000 working parents of preschoolers found that one in five working mothers has considered leaving their job due to such challenges. The poll also highlighted that 75% of working parents take unpaid leave for childcare, with higher rates among non-white women and single mothers. Jane Lorigan, the chief executive of Totaljobs, the recruitment firm that was also involved in conducting the survey, pointed to critical labour shortages in the UK economy and warned that the pressures of childcare could ultimately have a longer-term impact on an ever-shrinking workforce. “There are more mothers in the workplace than ever before, and businesses need to create an environment where they can flourish,” said Lorigan. “Not only do working parents need more support, but we need to ensure this support extends to the people who need it the most.” Zoe Wood #HR #HumanResources #workforce #motherhood #workingmothers #childcare #WorkLifeBalance