PayPal, Microsoft, and others are giving the gift of child care this holiday season so working parents can attend the holiday office party and shop after hours.
, as it is a prime time to network with executives you might not otherwise have access to," said recruiting and career consultant Abby Kohut. "Going to the party enhances the view that you are a team player."reports that workers with close friendships experienced improved employee satisfaction by 50% and make them more engaged team members.
According to PayPal's senior benefits program manager Kelli Dickeson, about 300 employees take part in the service. "Wellness is one of our core values, and we were hearing we could provide more support to our employees so they could attend holiday parties. It's a busy time of the year, and it's difficult to find a sitter, and there's a financial burden that goes along with that, too.
Watertown, Massachusetts-based Bright Horizons currently serves 1,200 clients, 800 of which provide backup care for their employees, said Kramer, especially around the holidays. Although the employee child-care provider has 1,000 offices worldwide, Kramer said the U.S. has been the most progressive in providing backup care beyond working hours.
"Employers in the U.S. recognize that the holidays are busy for everyone, but especially for working parents. The workplace is especially busy at the end of the year, so companies are trying to have additional support so employees can focus on their job," said Kramer. This year Microsoft is providing child care through Bright Horizons over the holiday break so parents can come to work and not have to work from home with their children around, said Kramer. "From an employee perspective, this all feels good. But we are also trying to find ways to keep employees productive for their employer."In truth, hiring child care is not only a boon for the employee but for the employer as well, Kramer explained., workers spend about 1.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Barbara Palvin's Holiday Gift Guide 2019Victoria's Secret Angel Barbara Palvin shares her must-have gift picks for the holiday season.
Read more »
20 Sweet, Sweet Homemade Food Gifts for the HolidaysHomemade edible gifts to satisfy any sweet tooth, for a deliciously DIY holiday season.
Read more »
ELLE's First Ever Future of Beauty Awards Are HereFuture of Beauty: ELLE's first ever awards dedicated to the most exciting innovations in skin, hair, makeup products, and body treatments—plus the game changing beauty founders and experts to know now.
Read more »
The best sports-related books of 2019 to buy as holiday gifts, or for yourselfA list of the year's more insightful, inspiring and infinitely coolest books on sports.
Read more »
10 Holiday Gift-Giving Rules Families Swear ByIf you've ever run into holiday budget issues, consider these suggestions on the gift front.
Read more »