Young Filipino parents are keen on looking for better jobs in the next 12 months in their quest to achieve work-life balance and raise their families, according to Monster.com.
In its latest survey, Monster.com found that 62 percent of young men and 71 percent of young women were planning to look for new jobs within a year. This was especially true for new parents.
Abhijeet Mukherjee, CEO of Monster.com.—APAC & Gulf, said this reflects a change in the times given that raising families and taking care of children no longer solely rest on women’s shoulders.
“It’s interesting to note that both men and women in the Philippines feel the same levels of concern around raising a family and managing work. Gone are the days when the pressure of childcare used to fall on mothers alone—men are now beginning to step up and take equal ownership of family needs, which is a necessary step towards building an equality-based workforce,” Mukherjee said.
The survey results also showed that 77 percent of Filipino professionals said they have flexibility at their workplace but 50 percent still feel challenged in terms of striking an appropriate work-life balance.
The results also showed that 40 percent feel inadequately compensated. Especially for new parents, over half of mothers, or 56 percent and fathers or 53 percent, said they feel the pressure to provide for their family.
More men in the Philippines, around 54 percent, claim to worry about getting the right childcare support than women. However, more women, or 64 percent, said they are only returning to work after having a baby only for financial reasons.
However, fathers acknowledged that the bulk of parenting load falls on women. Around 63 percent of male respondents recognized that their partners do most of the housework.
The data also showed that 61 percent admit their spouse spends significant time taking care of their children. With this, around 26 percent of men said their partners don’t have enough time to relax and unwind.
“This is a wake-up call for employers looking to retain their work force. In a market that has typically been financially motivated, young parents are now seeking out nonmonetary benefits such as flexible working arrangements and more supportive environments with strong parental leave policies, so both partners can balance work and home life,” Mukherjee said.
Ahead of Mother’s Day, Monster.com surveyed more than 2,000 professionals across Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines to understand the unique challenges and barriers both men and women face at work, particularly with regards to parental leave and work-life balance.
This survey was conducted for the third consecutive year as part of the #SheMakesItWork campaign in celebration and support of mothers in the work force, or returning to work after having children.