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One in three parents quit jobs over lack of flexible work

Created at 31 May · 11:10 PM3 sources↑ Market-relevant3 events
IN SHORT

One in three parents has left a job due to a lack of flexible working arrangements, according to research by the TUC. This highlights a disconnect between employer policies and the needs of working parents, potentially leading businesses to miss out on valuable talent.

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Key Numbers

33%of parents left jobs due to lack of flexible work

Who's Involved

TUC
Trades Union Congress, conducted the research

↳ Why This Matters

The findings suggest a disconnect between the needs of working parents and the policies offered by many employers. Flexible working arrangements, such as remote work or adjusted hours, are increasingly seen as essential for retaining talent, particularly among parents who often juggle significant caregiving responsibilities.

Key facts

  • One in three parents has left a job due to a lack of flexible working arrangements.
  • Companies risk losing talent by not offering flexible work options.
  • The TUC conducted research on the topic.

The findings suggest a disconnect between the needs of working parents and the policies offered by many employers. Flexible working arrangements, such as remote work or adjusted hours, are increasingly seen as essential for retaining talent, particularly among parents who often juggle significant caregiving responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

The TUC research found that one in three parents has left a job because of a lack of flexible working options.

Flexible working arrangements can help parents manage childcare and other family responsibilities alongside their employment, making it easier to stay in the workforce.

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How It Developed

1 Jun · 12:05 PM
Companies are warned that reducing flexible working harms parents and leads to a loss of talent.
The Independent | News via PiQSuite
1 Jun · 6:35 AM
The article reiterates that one-third of parents have quit jobs due to insufficient flexible working options, highlighting challenges for working parents.
The Independent | News via PiQSuite
31 May · 11:01 PM
One in three parents have quit jobs due to a lack of flexible working, TUC research found.
The Independent | News via PiQSuite

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One in three parents has left a job due to 'outdated' lack of flexible workingm.piqsuite.com
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Third of working parents leave jobs over lack of flexibilitym.piqsuite.com

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