Maternity Action’s Post

72% of parents are forced to take unpaid leave due to childcare responsibilities, making flexible working the top priority for 39% of mothers returning to work after maternity leave. Other key priorities include: 🌟 Extended leave beyond legal requirements (33%) 🍵 Encouragement of self-care (30%) 🤝 Regular progress check-ins with seniors (29%) In partnership with the Fawcett Society, we’ve delved into the experience of working mothers and how employers can create a family-friendly environment that empowers all parents in our latest report ‘Paths to parenthood: Uplifting new mothers at work.’ 📚 Explore our findings ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eHvG4YAX #WorkingParents #ParentalSupport #FamilyFriendlyWorkplace #Childcare

🌟 Key findings from our collaboration with the Fawcett Society highlight the pressing need for family-friendly workplaces. With 72% of parents taking unpaid leave due to childcare, flexible working is a top priority for 39% of returning mothers. Let's champion change for better support and flexibility. Explore the insights: https://lnkd.in/eHvG4YAX #WorkingParents #ParentalSupport #FamilyFriendlyWorkplace"

Childcare leave allows parents to prioritize their child's needs without stressing about work.  Energy Efficiency Services Limited provides Maternity Leave and Childcare Leave to all female employees. In cases of adoption, they also provide Special Childcare Leave. A great example of a facility that supports #ReturningMothers in #Energy & Utilities in South Asia. #WePOWERSouthAsia #diversity #childcare #parentalleave #SouthAsia

The US and the UK have in common the entrenched problem of grossly expensive childcare. "Inflexible hours, a staffing and retention crisis, childcare deserts, years-long waiting lists: it’s hardly surprising that so many working women have already thrown in the towel." I like the examples this article provides of places where the childcare system ISN'T broken. https://lnkd.in/gRcu5pp8 #ChildcareCrisis #WorkingParents #ChildcareDeserts #WorkingWomen #ChildcareEquality #ParentingWins #GlobalChildcare

To close the gender gap in childcare, Japanese retailer Aeon is boldly giving babysitters 100% of their wages until their child turns one. Click the link in bio to read or visit: https://shorturl.at/AGMR5 #childcare #leave #aeon #japan #industrynews #hrnews

To close the gender gap in childcare, Japanese retailer Aeon is boldly giving babysitters 100% of their wages until their child turns one. Click the link in bio to read or visit: https://shorturl.at/AGMR5 #childcare #leave #aeon #japan #industrynews #hrnews

To close the gender gap in childcare, Japanese retailer Aeon is boldly giving babysitters 100% of their wages until their child turns one. Click the link in bio to read or visit: https://shorturl.at/AGMR5 #childcare #leave #aeon #japan #industrynews #hrnews

To close the gender gap in childcare, Japanese retailer Aeon is boldly giving babysitters 100% of their wages until their child turns one. Click the link in bio to read or visit: https://shorturl.at/AGMR5 #childcare #leave #aeon #japan #industrynews #hrnews

To close the gender gap in childcare, Japanese retailer Aeon is boldly giving babysitters 100% of their wages until their child turns one. Click the link in bio to read or visit: https://shorturl.at/AGMR5 #childcare #leave #aeon #japan #industrynews #hrnews

#Indiana’s ongoing struggles with an insufficient number of childcare providers will be discussed this week during the first meeting of a legislative interim study committee for this year. Learn more ⬇️