More than one in three working parents believe they’re treated worse than their coworkers. About a quarter of new parents say it’s hard to develop their careers. In fact, one in five says he or she has been passed over for opportunities.
These findings from the Bright Horizons Family Solutions paint a troubling picture of the working parent’s employee experience.
These issues arise from a disconnect between employees and leadership. Leaders may not understand the employee-level experience for working parents—even if those leaders are parents themselves.
