Family friendly policies at the workplace do not only benefit female employees but also the company and society at large. Photo: 123rf
“This means that almost half of the women who can work are not joining the workforce, with many citing their responsibilities as the primary caregiver and homemaker in their household as the reason,” he said. This includes, among others, work activities or events extended to family members, medical protection or insurance for family members, nursing rooms or playrooms at the workplace, and children education allowance.
He also said that as more companies are switching back to fully onsite work, SEEK continues to stand firm in providing workers with hybrid work options.