A new study by Fertility Family reveals increasing dissatisfaction among employees regarding workplace support for parents, highlighting broader implications for family planning as the UK birth rate has dropped by 26.9% over 15 years. Key issues such as financial insecurity, rigid work structures, and inadequate parental leave are cited as barriers to starting families. While remote work has improved conditions for some, many respondents feel employers lack necessary flexibility. Additionally, there is growing demand for better parental pay and government policies, particularly regarding childcare, maternity, and paternity leave, as many consider existing supports insufficient.
The Beyond the Birth Rate report emphasizes increasing dissatisfaction among employees with workplace policies and financial support for parents, significantly impacting family planning.
With the UK birth rate declining by 26.9% over the past 15 years, inadequate parental leave and financial insecurity deter many from starting families.
While remote work has improved some conditions, over half of employees feel their employers do not provide enough flexibility to support family life.
The majority of prospective parents find statutory maternity and paternity pay inadequate, and enhanced pay policies are deemed crucial for encouraging family growth.
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