The 2017 Modern Families Index, published by work-life balance charity Working Families and nursery group Bright Horizons, found that nearly half of working fathers are keen to work less in order to mitigate the effects of work on their family life, while many workplaces fail to support their aspirations for a better work-life fit.
The report captured a ‘snapshot’ into the lives of 2,750 working parents across the UK – with equal numbers among the sexes.
The study identified that family is the highest priority for fathers, with seven out of ten fathers (69 per cent) working flexibly to fulfil their caring responsibilities and considering their childcare needs before taking a new job or promotion.
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