5/19/2023 0 Comments Work life balance statistics![]() ![]() As for spending time with their children, 50 percent of fathers and 39 percent of mothers say that they spend too little time with their children.40 percent of full-time mothers compared to 29 percent of part-time or unemployed mothers report feeling rushed all the time.However, 41 percent of mothers and 20 percent of fathers report that being a working parent has made career advancement harder.59 percent of working parents say that being a working parent has made no difference in their career advancement.Parents report finding more enjoyment in parenting when they have balance between work and life.This accounts for 60 percent of mothers saying it is difficult and 52 percent of fathers. 56 percent of working parents report difficulty balancing work and family.47 percent of parents say they share care responsibilities when children are sick.54 percent of mothers report being responsible for children’s schedules and activities.When both parents work full-time, most say that neither career takes priority.26 percent of families have a full-time employed dad with the mom serving as a stay-at-home parent.17 percent of families have a full-time employed dad and a part-time employed mom.46 percent of families have two full-time working parents.Here’s a snapshot of the stats about working families from the Pew Research Center study: So, how can employers attract and retain valuable working parents? Check out the information below. ![]() The below stats about working families published by the Pew Research Center show that both mothers AND fathers have difficulty managing their multiple responsibilities when they lack work flexibility. And, with many of them in the middle of their careers, they aren’t likely going anywhere anytime soon. With a good chunk of society having at least one child, your employee base is likely comprised of a large number of working parents.
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