Working parents would prefer flexible work arrangements to better manage childcare duties.
Working parents in Hong Kong prioritize flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote options, over career prospects and a 10% pay rise, Remote reported.
Four in five working parents consider quitting their jobs due to the lack of affordable childcare during their working hours. A further 88.8% have also taken a pay cut or reduced their working hours for the same reasons.
Meanwhile, 87.7% experienced guilt or anxiety when requesting time off for childcare needs. Of them, 43% believe doing so would result in termination.
In terms of parental duties, 77.8% of working parents find taking their children to extracurricular activities most time-consuming, followed by tutoring or supervising homework at 46.3%. This underscores their need for flexible work arrangements to help manage their time effectively.
Remote also revealed that 86% of working parents agree that a fully remote work arrangement would be most beneficial to their mental well-being whilst 74% of them claim hybrid work arrangements can have a similar impact.
However, whilst 42.1% of respondents said their workplace is implementing flexible work arrangements, 87.5% feel they were given “fake flexibility”.
In addition, 88.9% of respondents believe they are overlooked for promotions or opportunities at work because they are working parents.
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