Summary: A crucial workplace issue is child care. Parents are concerned about who will take care of their children; employers recognize that this issue affects their bottom line. Studies show that child care issues can lead to
Increased tardiness and absenteeism
Higher turnover rates
Higher recruiting and training costs
Here are a few issues and concerns you may want to discuss with your employer:
Using personal sick time to care for ill children
Establishing an in-house day care center
Employer-assisted child care as a benefit
Flexible work arrival and departure times to meet family's schedule
Work-from-home options
Here are a few suggestions employees can explore with their employers:
Flexible work arrangements
Telecommuting programs
Parental leave policies
Paid time off to care for mildly ill children
Employer-assisted childcare
Programs and policies to reduce the stresses of balancing work and family commitments
Something to Think About...
Employees who believe that their employer supports their personal needs tend to be
Less stressed
More successful in balancing work and family life
More loyal to the company
More committed to their employers
More satisfied with their jobs
More likely to want to remain with their employers
"Hugs can do great amounts of good, especially for children." -Diana, Princess of Wales
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