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#TopTip It’s that challenging time of year again for working parents…Balancing work responsibilities with school holidays! Here are some strategies to manage both effectively: 💡Plan Ahead and consider a shared calendar to mark important dates and planned activities for the children. 💡Discuss flexible working hours with your employer. 💡Set boundaries and communicate your availability to both your employer and your children. 💡Seek Support - Don’t hesitate to ask for help from family, friends, or professional childcare services if needed. ❓ Do you have tips for fellow working parents? ⬇ Pop them in the comment section below! #MRX #Recruitment #MarketResearch #Insights #Analysis #WorkingParents #SchoolsOutForSummer #SummerHoliday #WorkLifeBalance

As the kids head back to school after the summer break, it's time to consider how accommodating your workplace is for employees juggling work and parenting. We know the challenges – from balancing schedules to the cost and strain of before/after school care. Did you know? 📊 57% of working parents say their productivity is affected by childcare responsibilities.* Offering flexible working options, understanding peak school times, or simply checking in can make a big difference. How is your organisation supporting these employees? #HRSupport #WorkLifeBalance #EmployeeWellbeing #BackToSchool #FlexibleWorking * Source: Bright Horizons

With the costs of childcare reaching unprecedented levels, it’s no wonder the demand for part-time work is growing. For parents, working two or three days a week is the only way to stay within the workforce without paying full-time nursery fees. And for others, going part-time is the best way to look after their health while earning a living. Yet despite this, part-time work is still widely stigmatised – and those who work fewer hours are looked upon as less committed, lazy or unambitious. #parttimejobs #workingfromhome #workingparents #workingmums #childcare My latest for Yahoo Finance UK: https://lnkd.in/eywWnuxD

Happy National Working Parents Day! 👨👩👧👦👩👦👪 Here's a few facts about the parents in our economy... ❇️ 69% of people with a young family (0-4 years) are in some form of employment ❇️ 42% of parents who work are seeking alternative employment because of a lack of support from employers ❇️ 250,000 mothers left employment due to a lack of flexibility causing difficulties with childcare in 2023 ❇️ 9 in 10 working parents seeking employment say that employer support is important when considering joining a new company As you can see from these statistics, the lack of support for working parents is one of the biggest causes of talent loss for companies, but what exactly can we do to support parents and keep them in the workforce? Read our latest blog to find out! https://lnkd.in/e4pMxP6f #nationalworkingparentsday #maternityleave #parentalleave #workingparents #hr

Back-to-school season can be tough for working parents balancing new routines and childcare needs. This is a great time for employers to show support. A little empathy can go a long way in boosting morale, loyalty, and overall productivity! Read more in our latest blog post. #EmployeeWellbeing #BackToSchool #Leadership #HR #CompanyCulture #SupportiveWorkplace

Childcare benefits make your workplace more competitive. They're at the top of the priority list for many talented candidates whose resumes come across my desk, and for good reason. Even before the pandemic, inadequate childcare was costing employers $13 billion a year in lost productivity. As a mom of three, this resonates with me deeply. Childcare benefits can also be an attractive solution to invite more of your team back to the office. These "total rewards" packages will attract top talent, AND help employees stay focused at work – while also feeling supported in their family goals. To connect regarding the best strategies to support working parents in your office, reach out! My DMs are open. #childcarebenefits #workingmom #recruitingtips

Are you as #employers aware of the lengths your #workingparents go to, to address the inevitable mismatch between annual leave and the school holidays? Many thanks to HRreview for being sensitive to this and inviting some advice on what employers can do to support work-life fit at this time. Hope you enjoy the read: let me know :) https://lnkd.in/em26JjNX #BrightHorizonsUK #SummerHolidays #HumanResources #Childcare #BrightHorizons

Shocking insights from our “Working Parents & Beyond” study 🤯   In recent weeks, we have learned a lot about the challenges parents face in the #JobMarket. Support from grandparents and daycare centers is sometimes essential. But do employers provide sufficient support?   Our latest study "Working Parents & Beyond" teaches us:   😪 66% of respondents experience challenges when returning to work after parental leave - with an incredible 49% reporting that they receive no support at all from their employer. ↔️­­­­­­­­­­ Flexibility (84% for hours, 77% for locations) remains a top priority, along with childcare assistance (44%) 💸 A full 65% would even be willing to accept a lower salary if their employer was family-friendly.   📢 Our clear appeal to all employers out there: use flexibility and support parents in your company! This is the only way we can change the world of work and ensure a true work-life balance.   If you want to read on the full scope of this topic, we highly recommend to read Susan Gritzka’s article as part of our “Working Parents & Beyond” study: https://lnkd.in/ejsksanE

According to BlckBx’s report, both working mothers and fathers are feeling the strain of juggling domestic, caring, and working responsibilities. Across all of those surveyed, the average amount of time spent on housework, coordinating childcare, helping with homework, planning and cooking meals, doing the school or nursery run, planning weekend activities, and looking after elderly parents was 15.2 hours per week. For a parent in full-time employment, that means almost a seven-day working week. This begs the question, how did my parents do it, and how did we manage ours? What are the differences between them, us, and the next generation's challenges? And the ways we dealt with it, and what price did each pay for their decisions/ways of handling it?

It’s about letting ALL employees know that they are trusted and valued for who they are, not just for what they do for the company. It lets parents honor both priorities in their lives - family and career. Plus, it can impact the bottom line by attracting and retaining talent and reducing turnover. #plusonemeetings #founder #childcare #benefits #workingmom #worklifereimagined