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3 Focus Areas for
Working Parents —
and How Employers
Can Help
© 2020 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.
All registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
© 2020 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.
All registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Data source: Robert Half surveys of workers in the U.S. who have children under 18 in their household;
surveys were conducted April-August 2020
Robert Half research suggests
working parents are focused on
3 key areas right now:
Flexibility Work
relationships
Job security
© 2020 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.
All registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
© 2020 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.
All registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Flexibility
Who can do windowed work say it
boosts productivity
78%
Will prioritize their personal lives over
work
41%
79%
Want more remote work, even after
the pandemic
Have better work-life balance due to
not commuting
64%
© 2020 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.
All registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
© 2020 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.
All registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
How
Managers
Can Help
• Express empathy for
the challenges
employees face.
• Offer flexible
scheduling, including
windowed work.
• Reallocate projects
to spread out the
workload.
• Encourage time off
and regular daily
breaks.
• Add interim and
full-time staff when
needed.
• Provide wellness
resources.
© 2020 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.
All registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
© 2020 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.
All registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
• Help staff identify the best times for work and
personal windows.
• Respect those times — e.g., no meetings —
during them.
• Check in, and make adjustments as needed.
• Use collaboration tools to keep staff
connected and projects moving.
Windowed work: breaking up the day into distinct chunks of business and personal time
Windowed Working Tips
© 2020 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.
All registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
© 2020 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.
All registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Working parents are:
Work Relationships
more likely to feel
increased competition.
~3x
~2xmore likely to feel closer to
their coworkers and boss
since the pandemic started
(compared to nonparents).
© 2020 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.
All registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
© 2020 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.
All registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
How
Managers
Can Help
• Communicate
(even more).
• Brainstorm
together how
to address
challenges.
• Celebrate team
wins, big and
small.
• Encourage
connecting with
coworkers, including
other parents.
• Foster collaboration;
publicly recognize
good examples.
© 2020 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.
All registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
© 2020 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.
All registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
of working parents
plan to look for a
new job in the
coming months.
of working parents
are concerned
about losing their
jobs.
Job Security
36% 23%
© 2020 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.
All registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
© 2020 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.
All registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
How
Managers
Can Help • Recognize and
reward good work.
• Highlight when
staff help the
company and
customers.
• Show appreciation
for employees
regularly.
• Highlight possible
career paths within
the company.
© 2020 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.
All registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
© 2020 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.
All registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Get management tips and
more on our blog.
Learn hiring and business
trends, starting salaries, and
more in our Salary Guides.
Thank you!
How Robert Half Can Help You

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3 Focus Areas for Working Parents — and How Employers Can Help

  • 1. © 2020 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 3 Focus Areas for Working Parents — and How Employers Can Help
  • 2. © 2020 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2020 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Data source: Robert Half surveys of workers in the U.S. who have children under 18 in their household; surveys were conducted April-August 2020 Robert Half research suggests working parents are focused on 3 key areas right now: Flexibility Work relationships Job security
  • 3. © 2020 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2020 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Flexibility Who can do windowed work say it boosts productivity 78% Will prioritize their personal lives over work 41% 79% Want more remote work, even after the pandemic Have better work-life balance due to not commuting 64%
  • 4. © 2020 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2020 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. How Managers Can Help • Express empathy for the challenges employees face. • Offer flexible scheduling, including windowed work. • Reallocate projects to spread out the workload. • Encourage time off and regular daily breaks. • Add interim and full-time staff when needed. • Provide wellness resources.
  • 5. © 2020 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2020 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. • Help staff identify the best times for work and personal windows. • Respect those times — e.g., no meetings — during them. • Check in, and make adjustments as needed. • Use collaboration tools to keep staff connected and projects moving. Windowed work: breaking up the day into distinct chunks of business and personal time Windowed Working Tips
  • 6. © 2020 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2020 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Working parents are: Work Relationships more likely to feel increased competition. ~3x ~2xmore likely to feel closer to their coworkers and boss since the pandemic started (compared to nonparents).
  • 7. © 2020 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2020 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. How Managers Can Help • Communicate (even more). • Brainstorm together how to address challenges. • Celebrate team wins, big and small. • Encourage connecting with coworkers, including other parents. • Foster collaboration; publicly recognize good examples.
  • 8. © 2020 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2020 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. of working parents plan to look for a new job in the coming months. of working parents are concerned about losing their jobs. Job Security 36% 23%
  • 9. © 2020 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2020 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. How Managers Can Help • Recognize and reward good work. • Highlight when staff help the company and customers. • Show appreciation for employees regularly. • Highlight possible career paths within the company.
  • 10. © 2020 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2020 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. All registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Get management tips and more on our blog. Learn hiring and business trends, starting salaries, and more in our Salary Guides. Thank you! How Robert Half Can Help You