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👨👧👦 Empowering Working Dads: A Workplace Imperative As dual full-time working parents become the norm, the cry for support from working dads grows louder. We’re spotlighting Elliott Rae’s ‘Parenting Out Loud’ campaign, advocating for employer-backed initiatives to aid fatherly caregiving. 🔹 Employer Action Points: 1. Flexible Hours: To accommodate family needs. 2. Paternity Leave: For bonding and shared parental support. 3. Support Groups: For community and shared experiences. 4. Childcare Solutions: To ease work-parenting balance. 5. Awareness Programs: To promote the value of shared caregiving. Supporting working dads isn’t just good policy—it’s good business. It leads to happier families and more productive workplaces. 📢 What’s your take on this? Let’s discuss below. #WorkingDads #FamilyFirst #WorkLifeBalance #InclusiveWorkplace https://lnkd.in/dRG4m8S3

Despite public claims of mom-friendly environments, the reality for postpartum moms at work is less accommodating than advertised. A Moms First and APCO Worldwide survey unveils the struggles of 1,000 moms returning to work after childbirth. 🤱🏼👶🏼 While 1 in 3 considers leaving, 3 out of 4 moms feel workplaces can do more to support parents with young children. 💻 Managerial support is acknowledged, but leadership examples lag. 📈 Moms seek tangible benefits like on-site childcare and post-leave part-time options. 🗣️ What's your take on postpartum support in the workplace? 🤔 Read the full article (2 mins): https://lnkd.in/eRaPgUEa #Parents #Parenting #Pregnant #WorkingMom #Postpartum #Baby #WorkPlace #WorkLifeBalance #ParentingTips #NewMom #NewParents #LinkedInParents #Childcare #Career

Insights from the Best Place for Working Parents show that innovative businesses are finding new ways to support working parents. For example, some businesses offer daycare or flexible schedules so that working parents can balance work with childcare needs. And when employees feel supported, they’re more likely to stay loyal to the company. What benefits do you think are most valuable for working parents? #WorkingParents #FlexibleWorking #EmployeeBenefits https://lnkd.in/ge7FzKBm

The New Working Parent The 10th annual Modern Family Index (MFI) highlights a newly empowered generation of working parents determined to advocate for their work/life balance needs. The research also indicates that many are willing to delay family planning until they secure a position at a company with family-friendly benefits. 2024 Key Findings of the study: ⤴️ 78% of respondents are more comfortable speaking up about family-related responsibilities with their employer than they used to be ⤴️ 78% say having benefits and support from their employer specifically for working parents/caretakers is important to them ⤴️ 70% agree that working for a company that has benefits to support work/life balance is “non-negotiable” ⤴️ 66% of those who are planning to have more children in the future would consider waiting to grow their families until they have landed at a company that offers better familial/family planning benefits. And there’s good news and Opportunity for Employers: ↗️ schedule flexibility (65%) ↗️ better quality benefits (57%) ↗️ a work environment sensitive to their work/life balance needs (44%) ↗️ more childcare supports (35%) To download the study (commissioned by Bright Horizons ) see link in the comments. #worklifebalance #workpause #caregiving #brighthorizons #benefits #nonnegotiable #employers #childcare

Insights from the Best Place for Working Parents show that innovative businesses are finding new ways to support working parents. For example, some businesses offer daycare or flexible schedules so that working parents can balance work with childcare needs. And when employees feel supported, they’re more likely to stay loyal to the company. What benefits do you think are most valuable for working parents? #WorkingParents #FlexibleWorking #EmployeeBenefits https://lnkd.in/ggEdNvUn

"One of the biggest challenges facing working parents is access to high-quality, reliable childcare, plus emergency or last-minute care for dependent family members. It’s the reason so many are choosing to reduce their hours, or leave the workforce altogether." - Read more in HR magazine Find the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e7u4SWRA #BrightHorizonsUK #HR #HRCommunity

Why are childcare benefits critical? There are so many reasons, but I'll condense this post to the top 3 so you can get the full download in our blog (click the link below!) 1. They demonstrate a commitment to employee well-being and work-life balance. 2. They are a direct response to one of the most significant challenges faced by working parents. 3. They enhance employer brand, positioning companies as leaders in employee support. For HR professionals, it’s an invaluable resource for making a tangible difference in the lives of our employees and their families. https://lnkd.in/epX6fp-G HRInnovation #ChildCare #EmployeeBenefits

To what extent does your organisation support working fathers and encourage them to ‘parent out loud’? With households increasingly consisting of two full-time working parents, working dads are calling for more support from employers to take on greater caregiving responsibilities. We spoke to Author and Speaker Elliott Rae, who founded the ‘Parenting Out Loud’ campaign, about what support employers should provide working fathers. Read the interview here: https://buff.ly/46KKtLB #WorkingParent #WorkingDad #ParentingOutLoud #GenderEquality #ParentalLeave

60% of working caregivers report needing to reduce hours, change jobs, or quit entirely due to caregiving responsibilities. Companies lose a staggering $3.3 billion replacing caregivers who leave the workforce. "Creating community for workers with aging parents can go a long way in helping those employees stay engaged at work," notes eldercare expert Liz O'Donnell. Supportive workplaces see higher productivity and engagement from caregiving employees. It's time for businesses to recognize eldercare as distinct from childcare and provide targeted support. https://lnkd.in/enb2cFtx

Parental leave benefits need to be more practical and equitable The-14 Institute for Research on Public Policy (IRPP) #Canada #ParentalLeave #Reform #OECD #ChildCare #WageReplacement #FederalBudget #NewMothers #Family #FamilyIncome #ParentalBenefits #EI #QPIP #HousingCrisis #CostOfLiving #Inflation #Mothers