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The phrase "family first" is not just words to a generation of working parents who are willing to advocate for what they need on the job to support work-life balance, even if that means quitting. Potential employees also are willing to pause family planning until they find a job at a company that offers family-friendly benefits, according to the 10th annual edition of the Modern Family Index commissioned by Bright Horizons and conducted by The Harris Poll.
Working parents may feel emboldened to prioritize family in the context of their jobs as concerns about family responsibilities have shifted since the study launched in 2014. For instance, fewer parents worry they will lose a raise, a promotion or their job because of family responsibilities in 2024 than in 2014. More than three-quarters of respondents said they feel more comfortable talking about family-related responsibilities with their employer than they did previously.
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