Trend Results and Discussion

Benefits for Families + Professional Development Poll Results

Did you feel that you had the autonomy to take care of unforeseen family needs as they arose Pre COVID-19?

Did that change during COVID-19?

All attendees reported feeling supported in their professional growth both internally and externally. A majority of respondents confirmed a sense of autonomy to take care of unforeseen families needs Pre COVID-19. Those who answered “Sometimes” in this category clarified that they received autonomy during COVID-19, answering “Yes” in the subsequent question.

Additional conversation included the importance of an established family leave policy. Many attendees noted their employer’s current policy required use of vacation or sick time to supplement family leave or the lack of a paternity leave policy. One firm principal stated that through providing full, paid family leave, employee satisfaction has increased and they’ve seen an overall cost benefit due to employee retention after returning from family leave.