5 steps to support parent employees
Parenting Focus
Parenting NI is the leading charity for parenting support in Northern Ireland.
It's #WorkLifeWeek, a week dedicated to getting employers and employees talking about wellbeing at work, and work-life balance. Working parents are constantly juggling being active and engaged parents with focusing on their roles in work. Here are five steps you can take to support your parent employees.
1. Offer flexibility where possible
Many parents find it challenging to strike a work-life balance. Think about how your business can incorporate flexible working arrangements, such as remote or hybrid work options, flexitime, or compressed hours. Allowing parents to adjust their schedules can enable them to balance family commitments while maintaining their productivity and job satisfaction.
2. Add parenting support to your employee benefit packages
Can you enhance your existing employee benefit package by adding tailored parenting support? This could include childcare support, extended parental leave, enhanced maternity and paternity policies or the provision of resources or support, such as the Parenting Family Hub.
3. Host workshops for employees on relevant topics
Organise workshops that address parenting-related challenges. Topics could range from time management and stress reduction to parenting strategies and communication skills. Bringing in experts can provide valuable insights and foster a sense of community among employees facing similar situations. Check out our range of Parenting Family Employee Wellbeing sessions here.
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4. Provide tailored support for new parents
The transition to parenthood can be overwhelming. Offering access to parenting resources and financial wellbeing sessions can help ease the anxieties that often come with this life-changing event.
5. Create an inclusive working environment
Encourage open conversations about work-life balance with employees and their line managers. ?Ensure that parental responsibilities are respected and acknowledged, but also ensure that all employees are given equal opportunity to raise and discuss issues.
Interested in enhancing the support you provide to your employees?
Parenting Family is designed to enable employees to better support parents in the workplace. It is a suite of resources, which can be purchased individually or as a package of support, including the Parenting Family Hub, Employee Wellbeing, Financial Wellbeing and Top Tips sessions.
Find out more here: https://www.parentingni.org/professionals/parenting-family/