The study surveyed 500 U.S.-based C-suite and human resource executives as well as 2,000 workers and analyzed the results.
They found that mothers and Generation Z members are the unhappiest demographics in the workforce. Seventy-five percent of parents said they could have used more emotional support than they received and 47 percent of mothers reported worsening mental health since the beginning of the pandemic.
Women are still feeling unsupported by their employers, with only 14 percent of female respondents stating their employers gave them child care support. This is influencing the attrition of female workers, with work-life balance being stated as a main reason as to why nearly 3 in 5 women plan to leave their employers in the next two years.
To mitigate this attrition of women from the workforce, especially within the female-heavy industry of healthcare, employers need to commit to supporting employees, the report said. Providing infrastructure to retain women and parents in the workplace is essential, as well as leading with flexibility and compassion.
At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.
