Recent research has suggested backward moves for gender equity in the workplace. The Modern Families Index 2024 revealed women now feel less confident than men about discussing family at work and less able to progress their careers while working flexibly. However, men are almost as likely as women to say they will consider childcare before accepting a new job or promotion and equally as likely to say they will consider their eldercare needs.

Bright Horizons’ research among leading employers committed to family-inclusive cultures shows that women and men can feel equally engaged and empowered, given the right supports.

So how does it feel to be a successful working father or working male carer in 2024, balancing the demands of a senior role and family life? What keeps young fathers and male carers engaged and loyal? And among those employers getting it right, what are the most valued enablers? Among our guests, we talk to two fathers from large, high performing organisations in demanding sectors to find out.

During this workshop, you will:

• Hear research-based insights and lived experience on the expectations of employees, across genders, on work-life balance and family life

• Gain real-world, practical tips to help fathers and parents of all genders achieve a successful work-family balance

• Take away action and advice you can apply for your own workforce

Bright Horizons is dedicated to providing the best in class work+family solutions. Alongside the provision of great childcare solutions, today we are dedicated to supporting employers enable the holistic combination of work and family; ensuring their working parents and carers are amongst the most engaged and productive members of any team.

The business now globally encompasses approximately 1,100 nurseries, over 10,000 emergency childcare and back-up care providers and works with more than 1,150 of the world’s leading employers providing a full range of work and family support. Our bespoke services address the practical, wellbeing and cultural needs of organisations and individuals.

With operations in the US, UK, India the Netherlands and Australia, we specialise in supporting multi-national clients. We have a strong commitment to corporate sustainability, which we approach through our Bright Horizons Foundation for Children.

We act as a trusted partner, provider and advisor on strategies for combining work+family. This plays a key part in attracting, engaging and retaining clients’ talented employees.

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