A third of working parents have had to reduce their working hours due to difficulties accessing childcare.
A poll of 3,000 employed mums and dads of children up to 11 revealed the struggles they face, with 31% requesting flexible working arrangements to balance their responsibilities.
Nearly a quarter rely on their partners or other family members who have already reduced their hours (or quit) to help out with childcare.
However, even despite family support, 46% still say they find it hard to maintain boundaries between their job and homelife. With 75% regularly working overtime as 23% claim it’s the only way to manage their workload.
Jane van Zyl, CEO of the charity Working Families, which commissioned the study ahead of National Work Life Week (7th-11th October), said: “Accessing affordable and reliable childcare has become a significant challenge for many families.
“A lot of parents are struggling to balance work and family life due to limited availability, rising costs, and long waiting lists. It’s not just an inconvenience – it’s a barrier that impacts career opportunities,…
