Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s charities signed on The Marshall Plan for Moms‘new national business alliance, will pursue solutions to support equitable childcare for working parents.
Archewell join other leading organizations — such as Care.com, Patagonia, and Athletes Unlimited — in the movement’s initiative to create a more sustainable workplace. In addition to publicly urging stakeholders to establish childcare provisions for their employees, coalition members will also share their policies, data, and best practices on childcare. this topic.
The Duchess of Sussex said: “Families everywhere, and especially working mothers, are asked to shoulder a lot. “This is only heightened by the pandemic, with increased caregiving responsibilities, rising prices and economic uncertainty. As it has been said many times, it takes a village a while to raise a child. Today, we send a message that childcare is not just a community duty – it’s a business imperative. Creating a stronger workforce starts with meeting the needs of families.”
The launch of the alliance coincides with a new report published by Marshall Plan for Moms. Business case for childcare found that expanded childcare benefits help attract, retain, and promote female employees in the American workplace, especially after leave the workforce during the pandemic.
The survey reports that 69 percent of women with children under the age of five are more likely to choose a job that provides on-site childcare or benefits. It also found that 83% said childcare benefits were an important factor in choosing whether or not to stay in their current job.
Reshma Saujani, founder and CEO of Marshall Plan for Moms, said: “Contributions from working parents can improve recruitment, retention, productivity and employee happiness. “This is not only important to the health and well-being of individual American families, but is central to America’s economic competitiveness.”
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