'Worrying to say the least' | 'Growing disconnect' as working parents seek more support from employers

The number of working parents looking for new work to help manage the cost of living and balance their work and family life continues to rise, new research reveals.

Bright Horizons' annual Modern Families Index , an annual survey of more than 3,000 working families, reveals a growing disconnect between the support working parents need and the support they currently have from employers, which has noticeably dropped in the last 12 months.

Some of the key findings include:

• 42% of working parents are looking for alternative work in 2024 (an increase of 4% on 2023), seeking higher pay and better support with family life

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