The article discusses the challenges parents face during summer, such as increased childcare demands and unpredictability. The author shares personal experiences and highlights research showing that parents, especially mothers, spend more time caring for children during this period. It emphasizes the need for workplace flexibility to accommodate parents' schedules and allow for better management of their professional roles alongside family responsibilities.
One of the most meaningful ways leaders can help parents navigate summer break is by embracing schedule flexibility. For some employees, that might mean working earlier or later than usual.
Summer brings a different kind of unpredictability with camps running for only part of the day and family travel peaking, demanding more of each parent's time.
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