Recent surveys on working conditions parents Research shows that almost three-quarters (74%) would look for a new job if they had to commute to an office five days a week, according to a survey of more than 1,000 hybrid workers conducted by the International Workplace Group. parentsIt highlights the growing importance of flexibility work Arrangements.
According to the survey, 83% of parents feel hybrid Working made them better parents89% say they feel closer to their children, 92% say they are more involved in their children’s lives, and 86% believe flexibility has improved the quality of their family life. hybrid Valid offer.
The main reason for the increase in family happiness is the reduction in long commute times. In the survey, 84% of families parents The time saved on commuting is now spent more with their children, and 85% feel more actively involved in daily parenting.
hybrid work is also enabled parents They achieve a better work-life balance, with 90% of respondents reporting more time for family activities, especially in the mornings. parents They said they now spend more time eating breakfast together (67%), getting their children ready for school (54%), and taking their children to school (53%).
moreover, hybrid work To give permission parents Helping with homework (46%), having family dinners (49%), attending important milestones such as parent-teacher conferences (52%), family birthdays (48%), and school holidays (51%). On average, hybrid working hours parents That’s an extra five hours per week to spend with your family, or 260 hours per year, or one hour per day. parents Saves over 5 hours a week.
The survey found that hybrid working parents Saves about $7,000 a year on child care costs. More than half (56%) parents It is difficult to cover the cost of childcare for five days. work week in a traditional office environment.
Mark Dixon, CEO of the International Workplace Group, commented on the survey findings: hybrid work It’s making a huge difference in the lives of many people. He says that the increased flexibility parents This is to regain precious time with family that was previously lost due to commuting.
Fatima Koning, group chief commercial officer at International Workplace Group, highlighted that flexibility is now a key factor. parents When choosing where to work parents Organizations that cannot adapt to this situation, with 40% of the workforce hybrid “Working models risk falling behind and will struggle to attract and retain top talent. Embracing this change will help boost employee satisfaction and engagement,” Koning added.
