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29/07/2014
The research, published by AXA PPP Healthcare, found this could be because 40% of working women and 26% of working men who don't have children are resentful of the extra flexibility their parent co-workers receive, in order to allow them to manage childcare, for example.
However, as Dr Mark Winwood, director of psychological services for AXA PPP healthcare, explains: "When a colleague has something we want, whether it's a higher salary or flexible working hours, instead of feeling pleased for them, we can feel jealous and resentful.
"But that may be unfair as we may not have all the facts. Resentment in the workplace can be an issue. It can create tension, divide the workforce and make some employees miserable – none of which are good for productivity."
It isn't plain sailing for parents though, as 43% admit they feel guilty about leaving work on time, compared to 29% of those who don't have children living at home. In addition, working parents were actually found to be more likely to work more hours – with 55% of them working four or more extra hours a week, compared to 39% of their colleagues without kids to care for. Of those working parents, 59% continue to work into the evening, while 42% continue to work after the children are in bed. The same amount of parents also admit to logging on during the weekends, compared to just 32% of workmates without kids at home. A further 19% of working parents added that work commitments had caused them to miss one of their offspring's school events, like a parents' evening or school play.
When it comes to the pressures facing working parents, 39% feel they work over their contracted hours just so they can deal with a workload that is too heavy, while 26% site pressure from their line manager or workmates. Some 12% admitted they are concerned of losing their job if they don't put in additional hours.
Dr Winwood added: "Considering these pressures, it's not surprising that a fifth of parents with kids at home confirm that they've been diagnosed with a mental health condition such as stress, anxiety or depression."
"It's also important to build a positive workplace culture that celebrates the benefits of diversity and the valuable contribution that people with caring responsibilities can – and do – make to the business' success. Strong support and leadership – from the top – is critical to ensure that the policy is properly understood and implemented throughout the organisation," he concluded.
(JP/CD)
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Parents Feel Guilty Leaving Work On Time
A new study has revealed that a high percentage of parents feel guilty – for leaving work on time.The research, published by AXA PPP Healthcare, found this could be because 40% of working women and 26% of working men who don't have children are resentful of the extra flexibility their parent co-workers receive, in order to allow them to manage childcare, for example.
However, as Dr Mark Winwood, director of psychological services for AXA PPP healthcare, explains: "When a colleague has something we want, whether it's a higher salary or flexible working hours, instead of feeling pleased for them, we can feel jealous and resentful.
"But that may be unfair as we may not have all the facts. Resentment in the workplace can be an issue. It can create tension, divide the workforce and make some employees miserable – none of which are good for productivity."
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It isn't plain sailing for parents though, as 43% admit they feel guilty about leaving work on time, compared to 29% of those who don't have children living at home. In addition, working parents were actually found to be more likely to work more hours – with 55% of them working four or more extra hours a week, compared to 39% of their colleagues without kids to care for. Of those working parents, 59% continue to work into the evening, while 42% continue to work after the children are in bed. The same amount of parents also admit to logging on during the weekends, compared to just 32% of workmates without kids at home. A further 19% of working parents added that work commitments had caused them to miss one of their offspring's school events, like a parents' evening or school play.
When it comes to the pressures facing working parents, 39% feel they work over their contracted hours just so they can deal with a workload that is too heavy, while 26% site pressure from their line manager or workmates. Some 12% admitted they are concerned of losing their job if they don't put in additional hours.
Dr Winwood added: "Considering these pressures, it's not surprising that a fifth of parents with kids at home confirm that they've been diagnosed with a mental health condition such as stress, anxiety or depression."
"It's also important to build a positive workplace culture that celebrates the benefits of diversity and the valuable contribution that people with caring responsibilities can – and do – make to the business' success. Strong support and leadership – from the top – is critical to ensure that the policy is properly understood and implemented throughout the organisation," he concluded.
(JP/CD)
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