I’m a little late for Father’s Day, but I still think this survey is worth highlighting.
The majority of working dads (64%) — along with 71% of working moms — say that managing their family lives is more challenging than their careers. In addition, 55% of working fathers think their companies should do more to help them achieve a better work/life balance, according to an Adecco Workplace Insights survey.
“The perception that the work/life balancing act is mainly a female struggle no longer holds up in today’s workplace,” says Rich Thompson, vice president of training & development for Adecco Group North America. ”As moms and dads continue more equally share responsibilities both at home and at the office, employers need to be mindful of this and ensure that they offer work/life benefits that are inclusive of both groups.”
For more, see the Adecco press release.
I am often amazed by my siblings, friends, and coworkers who are parents and working professionals — I don’t know how they do it!
