77% of Working Parents Look at Flexibility Policies to Decide if They Stay—or Leave—Their Employer

Hey HR trendsetter!??

National Working Parents day is coming up on September 16. Over 30% of working Americans are parents of children under 18, meaning a good majority of your workforce is balancing their day job with a bustling family schedule.??

Jacquelyn Birocci, Ed.D., M.A. , Senior Employee Engagement Partner at Businessolver , said it best:??

“It doesn't take a huge policy change or a ton of dollars to start making the change and creating that positive environment for working parents to be successful. It's the communication piece. It's the support piece. It's the check ins.”?

Here’s what we’re covering in this edition:?

• Our latest Benefits Pulse Vodcast episode digs into how flexibility plays a huge role in supporting working parents.??

• Flexibility is just one piece of building an inspiring and productive workplace culture. Get to know more about how our Solvers have played a role in our #7 ranking as a global Top 100 Inspiring Workplace.??

• Culture takes intention—and good benefits. We’re investing in innovation, DEIB, and technology to drive strong cultures around the world.??

• Working parents say they need more flexibility, not just PTO, to support their work-life balance and family needs.??

• Plus, news you might have missed.?

Let’s dive in!?

Working parents need more flexibility?

Working parents are a large part of the American workforce—2 in 3 children under six have at least one working parent.??

It’s no wonder that family-based leave and flexibility policies often top the list of employees’ most-wanted benefits. But supporting working parents doesn’t require a full overhaul of your total rewards program. It can really be as simple as being compassionate, communicative, and clear.??

Chabana Cherdoud, Business Partner at Axionics Inc., and Jacquelyn Birocci, PhD,Senior Employee Engagement Partner at Businessolver, join the vodcast with Ashley Ellis, Ph.D., M.B.A , Director of Employee Experience at Businessolver, to discuss the state of working parent support in today’s workplaces.??

Listen now: Head over to the Benefits Pulse vodcast to listen to the latest episode: How to support working parents and productivity?

Culture is the key to developing an inspiring workplace

Culture is intentional. It takes work, effort, and transparency. While benefits like parental leave and flexibility contribute to building a positive culture, maintaining it is the responsibility of everyone within the organization.?

At Businessolver, this philosophy spans our organizational culture and extends to how we serve and delight our clients and industry partners. We’re proud to share that our Solvers have earned Businessolver a #7 ranking on the 2024 Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces and are honored to be represented with the incredible brands globally who are investing in their people.??

Here are a few words directly from Dayne Corwin who creates a great place to work for all Solvers and our clients:??

“Every single day, I’m energized to work with our clients and immensely talented Solvers. Businessolver’s unique culture empowers me to be innovative, embraces diversity, and encourages [my] growth.”

Sound like a community you want to join???

The Power of People: Data, collaboration, and empathetic strategies deliver real impact globally.?

In a world where technology touches every aspect of our lives—from online shopping to scheduling appointments—it's essential to our connections. Yet, without people, technology is just a tool. Left idle, it lacks purpose. It’s the power of people that truly brings technology to life, enabling deeper engagement and more meaningful connections.?

We’re continuing to invest in technology and in people to drive more growth, innovation, partnership, and results for the HR and benefits industry. Here’s what this looks like at Businessolver:?

• Investing in innovation with impact by bringing actionable insights to our clients and partners (ps... more on this coming soon)?

• Empowering the minds like Barry Robinson, Director of Account Management – MyChoice Accounts, to bring delight to his clients.??

• Building connections beyond the working day that are built on shared values, mutual respect, and a collective drive to succeed.?

• Driving more equity, inclusion, and diversity in tech-enabled spaces beyond benefits (like Tomorrow’s Golf League and Alpine F1)

• Elevating our clients’ and partners’ voices in more forums to drive conversation, connection, and creativity like 微软 , Mark Stelzner , and Benifex .

Join us in celebrating these stories and more?

Are you looking to support working parents in your organization with the right benefits (without spending more money)???

TLDR: You can have heart, without breaking the bank.??

We can’t stress this enough: Benefits play a significant role to ensuring you have a healthy workplace and employee wellbeing. When your workers are happy and healthy, they feel more inspired, more supported, and more productive.??

For working parents, benefits that top their must-have list include:?

• Flexible working hours?

• Employee assistance programs?

• Paid maternity leave?

• Paid paternity leave?

• Family benefits?

• Flexible work location?

But beyond policies, workplace “perks” also include compassion. Words on paper don’t mean much without intentional action and empathy supporting the work. The common threads among the list of top-wanted benefits are support and empathy.??

See what else tops the list of must-have benefits for employees?

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