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Parenting in the Workplace

Child Care Options for Consideration

Mary Secret

University of Kentucky

This study introduces parenting in the workplace (PIW) child care options and considers such arrangements within the context of changing work and family life relationships and boundaries. In the study, representatives from 55 businesses of various sizes and industries reported positive workplace experiences with employees who brought children to work and personally cared for them at their work sites while performing routine job duties. A lack of child care resources is the major reason for the practice. Compared with 67 businesses who do not offer PIW, the PIW business representatives reported no disadvantage in business outcomes, more regard for workplace innovation and collegial relationships, and more positive attitudes toward work-family integration. The study helps employers and employees assess the potential of PIW as viable child care arrangements within their workplaces. Furthermore, findings support a recommendation that PIW arrangements should be included in the current menu of child care options and research topics.

Key Words: work-family policy • work-family boundaries • alternative child care arrangements • family-friendly workplace policy • employer-provided child care

The Journal of Applied Behavioral Science, Vol. 41, No. 3, 326-347 (2005)
DOI: 10.1177/0021886305276386
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