由于儿童保育问题,联合王国三分之一的父母减少了工作时间,强调需要更灵活的工作政策。 1/3 of UK parents have reduced work hours due to childcare issues, emphasizing the need for more flexible work policies.

由3 000名有11岁以下子女的联合王国父母组成的工作家庭进行的一项调查显示,三分之一的工时因儿童保育问题而缩短。 A survey by Working Families of 3,000 UK parents with children under 11 shows that one-third have reduced work hours due to childcare issues. 许多人寻求灵活安排,31%的人要求作出灵活安排,24%的人依靠伴侣或家庭提供支助。 Many seek flexible arrangements, with 31% requesting them, while 24% rely on partners or family for support. 尽管62%的人认为雇主关心工作与生活平衡,51%的人避免了缺乏灵活性的工作。 Despite 62% feeling their employer cares about work-life balance, 51% have avoided jobs lacking flexibility. 调查结果强调,迫切需要制定适应性强的工作政策,以帮助工作父母。 The findings emphasize a pressing need for adaptable work policies to aid working parents.