Work and parenting: how best to support workers who are also parents

Being a parent and an employee is like juggling a whole bunch of balls at once. HR managers can play a key role in whether or not working parents can effectively combine work and childcare. Let's dispel one myth here, namely that providing support to parents in the workplace is all about offering flexibility. This, of course, is important but equally as crucial is creating an environment in which employee-parents feel understood and respected. Here are four tips on how best to support employees who are also parents.