(Graphic courtesy of Express Employment Professionals)
Job Seekers Press Pause on Parenthood
Survey highlights work/life balance as top priority.
1 in 3 Delaying Family Plans
Latest Results from The Harris Poll
A lack of work/life balance is impacting job seekers in a very personal way as one-third of employed U.S. job seekers (34%) report having to put starting a family on hold due to a lack of work/life balance. And nearly 3 in 5 (59%) say it’s essential that their future company prioritizes work/life balance as they look to start a family.
This is according to a recent Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey.
Impact on Recruiting and Retention
Failing to offer flexible arrangements or other means of achieving work/life balance can harm a company’s ability to recruit and retain candidates, ultimately affecting the bottom line.
As with any other segment of the workforce, embracing working parents is crucial for businesses, according to Express Employment International CEO Bill Stoller.
“It’s evident from this survey that job seekers are feeling forced to choose between their careers and home lives,” he said. “A little bit of creative flexibility can help attract and retain top talent for skills that are desperately needed.”
Survey Methodology
The Job Seeker Report was conducted online within the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf of Express Employment Professionals from November 9 to 26, 2023, among 1,002 adults ages 18 and older.
For full survey methodologies, please contact Sheena.Hollander@ExpressPros.com, director of corporate communications and PR.
About Express Employment Professionals:
At Express Employment Professionals, we’re in the business of people. From job seekers to client companies, Express helps people thrive and businesses grow. Our international network of franchises offers localized staffing solutions to the communities they serve across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand, employing 492,000 people globally in 2023 and more than 11 million since its inception.
The Central Oregon Express office is located at 296 SW Columbia Street, Suite B, Bend, and serves the tri-county region. Local businesses and applicants are encouraged to stop by, visit expresspros.com/bendor or call 541-389-1505.
About Bill Stoller
William H. “Bill” Stoller is chairman and chief executive officer of Express Employment International. Founded in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the international staffing franchisor supports the Express Employment Professionals franchise and related brands. The Express franchise brand is an industry-leading, international staffing company with franchise locations in the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.
expresspros.com/bendor • 541-389-1505 • ExpressPros.com
