Before the pandemic, working parents were exhausted. A year and a half into the crisis, they're at
When the pandemic hit, working parents’ schedules stretched from sunup to sundown as they added the responsibilities of teacher, nurse and nanny to their already-hectic days. Sixty-five percent of working parents (whose children participated in remote learning) have experienced
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Forty-two percent of the parents surveyed say the main reason they are struggling is due to balancing their professional and personal lives, while 32% say it is because of time pressures.
“For our company it's very important that we provide flexibility and a working environment where the parents feel welcome,” says Gita Bhargava, chief operating officer and co-founder of Global Upside, an HR, compliance and payroll company. “On the first day that we talk to them we let parents know they should provide us with their kids’ schedules so they can block their calendars and work around it. Family well-being is important and as a top leader, when you do that, people start to feel okay.”
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As the vaccine rollout continues and employers begin to think about what the future of work will be, they must make considerations for employees who have created a new routine for their families. Here are five to prioritize.
