This article was contributed by Antonella Lejwa, Marketing and Communications Intern at Express Employment International.
Finding a job that fits your needs and supports your growth as a parent can be challenging. Balancing career growth with family responsibilities requires a workplace culture that truly understands your needs. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to identify companies that prioritize work-life balance and offer family-friendly benefits.
A key approach to ensure you will be comfortable in a company as a parent is to ask questions:
- What family-friendly policies does the company offer?
- What resources are available for working parents?
- How does the company support employees who are parents?
- Do they have a working environment that allows for hybrid or fully remote days?
Tips to Research Family-Friendly Employers
Doing research on your own is a crucial step to really understand and see the company’s culture and benefits.
- Study values and mission statement: Go to the company’s website and be aware of the expectations the company holds; not only for their employees, but also for themselves.
- Look into employee reviews: Investigate on job search sites and look at the employee reviews and comments. Search specifically for common themes such as schedules and benefits and if the tone tends to be more positive or negative among the reviews.
- Inquire about resource groups: Explore the company’s website or ask directly about resource groups for working parents and see what support they offer.
- Research company policies: See the benefits they offer on their website, like parental leave, flexible hours, remote work options, or childcare assistance, etc.
There has been an increase in more work-life balanced jobs, remote jobs, and hybrid jobs, which can benefit employees who are parents. Some family-friendly careers include:
- School Teacher/Tutor
- Transcriptionist
- Graphic Designer
- Account Management
- Software Developer
- Virtual Assistant
- Customer Service Representative
- Human Resources
- Social Media Specialist
- Administrative Assistant
Find Your Next Job with Express
To make this process as simple as possible, Express Employment Professionals is here to help you find the right cultural fit. At our local offices, we match jobs seekers with employers, ensuring that both parties’ values, benefits, and expectations align.
One of the unique advantages of working with Express is that we advocate for both our clients and our job seekers, ensuring transparency and a culture fit from the start; and that working parents receive the support they need. In fact, Express received recognition as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families this year; an example of our deep commitment to fostering a supportive environment.
Express is on your side. Contact your local Express office to get matched with a job that fits your lifestyle and values!
