#HybridWorkingNew research by International Workplace Group – Regus’ parent company – reveals that 74% of parents would look for a new job if a long daily commute was required New research by International Workplace Group – Regus’ parent company – reveals that 74% of parents would look for a new job if a long daily commute was required #HybridWorking – New research among working parents has found that three quarters (74%) would look for a new job if they were asked to travel to a central office five days a week. The study, undertaken by International Workplace Group among more than 1,000 parents in hybrid working roles, found that 83% said they were better parents as a result of the flexibility offered by hybrid working. 89% say they are closer to their children and are more present (92%), while 86% say their family’s quality of life has improved.
A key driver of improved family happiness has been the additional time afforded to parents by the reduction of long daily commutes. 84% of parents said hybrid working allowed them to spend more time with their children, with 85% saying they are now more involved in day-to-day parenting responsibilities. Nine in 10 parents (90%) said that hybrid working had empowered them to have a better work/life balance, which in turn is enabling more time for family activities.
This is particularly pronounced in the morning, with parents reporting that they have more time for breakfast together (67%), getting children ready for school (54%) and doing the school run (53%). #HybridWorkingParents now spend an extra five hours a week with their families, totalling over 260 hours annually Parents now spend an extra five hours a week with their families, totalling over 260 hours annually After school, parents said they can now more regularly help their children with homework (46%) and eat dinner with their family (49%), while 9 in 10 (90%) said they were now more able to be there for important milestones and events for their children, including parents’ evenings (52%), family birthdays (48%) and school holidays (51%).
