Why Businesses Need to Adapt to Flexible Working
Flexible working was once a hallmark of startups and young tech companies. Admittedly, smaller companies with fewer workers are naturally more geared towards encouraging greater workplace freedoms. In recent years, however, large businesses have come around to the...
Majority of Working Parents say that Employment is Optimal, but Difficult
Half of parents say working is the best situation for them, according to a new survey by Pew Research Center. Still, the juggle takes a toll, at home and at work. The percentage of American moms with jobs is up considerably from 50 years ago. A majority (55%) of...Struggles of Working Parents
Dear Rising Leader, “It takes a village.” If you’re a working parent this is a phrase you probably say often because the juggle is real. Recent research shows: About half of both men and women say being a working parent takes away from their ability...
Despite challenges at home and work, most working moms and dads say being employed is what’s best for them
Balancing work and family responsibilities brings many challenges for working mothers and fathers with children younger than 18. Roughly half say being a working parent makes it harder for them to be a good parent, and about as many say that at times they feel they...