Working Parents

The recent NHS data has laid bare a "devastating explosion" of mental illness among children in England, a worrying trend for parents throughout the UK.

There are 11.5 million working parents in Great Britain and it is becoming increasingly important for them to manage their careers along with parental duties.

When parents feel psychologically safe, they are more likely to use the initiatives, benefits and support mechanisms that have been put in place to support them. 

With parents facing so many challenges, it's important for you, as an organisation, to consider how you can help build on their resilience stores. 

This Parental Mental Health Day, it’s worth taking a look at how you are actively supporting those with parental responsibilities in your business.

Listen now to the latest episode of the Mind, Body, Work Podcast featuring workplace wellbeing experts Karl Bennett and Jennifer Liston-Smith.

In this episode of the Mind, Body, Work Podcast, Joanne Swann speaks with Karl Bennett, the Wellbeing Director at Vivup, and Jennifer Liston-Smith, the Head of Thought Leadership at Bright Horizons. Together they explore the mental health challenges faced by working parents, discuss innovative workplace policies for parental support, and share strategies for a healthier work-life balance. Tune in for insights and advice on managing mental health in the dynamic world of working parents.

Parental Mental Health Day marks a prime opportunity for employers to ensure they know the signs that could indicate a working parent is struggling.

If employers want to gain an edge in the war for talent, research suggests offering support for working parents is a good place to start.

1 in 10 working mothers have quit their jobs, with 1 in 5 considering leaving work due to the challenges of balancing professional and childcare duties.