“It takes a village to raise a child.” – This old saying is particularly apt for working parents – juggling a full-time profession and being an available parent is not a walk in the park. In the competitive world where every individual has to focus on striving forward, finding the community support that the proverbial village could provide isn’t easy either.
In the pre-pandemic era, working parents could rely on schools and childcare centres to provide a secure environment for kids. When the world faced the threat of the virus outbreak, the change in work-family dynamics posed several challenges for working parents. On the upside, it also allowed parents to spend more time with their children. Now that offices have reopened, working professionals are expected to return to work full-time. But not all working parents can find reliable childcare support facilities or afford the inflated prices of creches, which means working parents once again have to leave their kids behind at home for long hours. At Max Estates, we fully understand that concern for children’s well-being takes precedence for a working professional. That is why our properties are designed so companies can support working parents, help them relax, and focus on work.
A dash of flexibility can go a long way
In any social structure, parents have always worked hard to provide comfort to their children. Modern-day working parents would rather work smart and invest their time and effort in their children’s growth. A survey by Future Forum Pulse found that the desire for schedule flexibility is also on the rise—from 93% to 95% of all survey respondents, with the sentiment especially strong among working moms. The survey also highlighted that working parents are nearly 5 percentage points more likely to prefer flexible schedules than non-parents. Another survey by FlexJobs found that 94% of the respondents with children (or those planning to have children someday) thought a job with work flexibility would help them be better parents.
(Office space at Max Towers)
We recognise this change in employee behaviour and that a hybrid workspace model is the future of work. We understand that developing a flexible work policy will enable you to support working parents better. As a tenant of Max Estates, you can conveniently implement an outcome-based work environment to boost the productivity of the working parents of your company. Max Estates properties remain functional 24/7 so that they have the freedom to choose when they want to come in. Max Estates’ developments are furnished with high-end amenities, quality work zones, breakout avenues and open spaces designed to enhance creativity.
(Cafe at Max House)
Blend the philosophy of WorkWell
The health and growth of any business are highly dependent on the efficiency of its employees. According to a study conducted in 2022 by the U.S. Bureau of Labour Statistics, 71.2% of the labour force were mothers, and 92.5% were fathers with children under 18. As a decision-maker, employers have to ensure that they can balance work and family without one disrupting the other.
(Meditation room at Max Towers)
Building a more caring organisational culture takes more than just extending a few childcare support options to the parents working in your company. Employers have to be mindful that parenting is also a full-time job in itself, and parents in your workforce need to be emotionally, spiritually and physically relaxed at work to truly WorkWell.
Max Estates enables you to do that. Our workspaces are designed to provide a healthy atmosphere – not just for work but also for the holistic well-being of our tenants. From physical wellness through gyms & nutritional food options to emotional health through naturally lit spaces & artworks that relieve stress to spiritual balance through yoga & meditation rooms, our offices ensure you have everything you need to feel happy and well in the workplace.
(Central Forest Courtyard at Max Square)
The biophilic designs of our modern buildings lay great emphasis on integrating nature, and each property is an embodiment of the philosophy of WorkWell. We ensure that the elements of WorkWell – air, water, nature, recreation, and community are well incorporated into our properties. The environment enables parents to focus on their deliverables without the stress or pressure usually associated with a confined workspace.
Sprinkle a little convenience
Catering to the needs of their children is paramount for parents. Their time is divided between work and family, and the free time they get is spent taking care of their day-to-day needs. A company that considers their daily requirements while choosing a workplace can improve their willingness to work better. Working parents are more likely to return to work if the office is located in a place where all their personal needs are taken care of. Simple facilities like laundry services, fitness centres, grocery stores, salons, retail avenues and pharmacies can minimise the stress of running errands for them. Max Estates establishments are furnished with such amenities. Moreover, thoughtfully selected childcare centres, play areas and sports avenues ease the worries of leaving children unsupervised.
(Learning Matters at Max Towers)
When you adopt a people-first approach and accommodate working parents in your work policies, it serves their families and professional lives alike. One – their responsibility towards their children will not be restricted during work hours. Two – they will appreciate your company’s childcare support and ensure that they deliver their assignments with due diligence. Providing them with a work environment that enables them to WorkWell and facilitates the well-being of their children will directly translate to higher productivity at work.
