Family First Survey
Family First Survey May 26, 2017
Your life
Survey Overview This survey focuses on understanding perceptions of Parental Leave — rights, benefits, worries and impact.
Methodology • The total sample includes 1501 individuals representative of the National population. • The National sample size of 1501 has a margin of error of +/- 2.5%. • Data has been weighted by age, gender and region to reflect the population. • Fielded May 19th – May 25th 2017. • This report presents the findings in summary charts and tables. The statistical cross-tabulations are reported under separate cover. • Significance is tested at 95% confidence interval and is represented by circles: significantly higher
Family First Survey | May 26, 2017
significantly lower
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Your life
Perceptions of Parental Leave Policy Overall, 62% of Americans believe that an employer’s parental leave policy is important. Results are higher among those with children and those who are younger. Over one-half feel that 3 months paid leave for the mother is sufficient.
Importance of Employer’s Parental Policy 37% Very important Somewhat important
25%
Not important 38%
Employed Children
No Children
Male
Female
18-34
35-54
55+
37%
38%
58%
38%
17%
42%
42%
29%
25%
25%
27%
26%
21%
28%
24%
26%
39%
37%
14%
35%
62%
30%
34%
44%
Male
Female
18-34
35-54
55+
59%
50%
47%
57%
58%
56%
58%
48%
32%
42%
50%
36%
27%
38%
34%
43%
9%
8%
4%
7%
15%
6%
8%
9%
Perception of 3 Month Paid Leave
Yes, it's sufficient
54%
No, it must evolve to fit modern families No comment/Neither
37%
Employed Children
No Children
9%
How important is an employer’s parental leave policy (i.e. maternity and paternity leave) to you when choosing an employer? Do you believe parental leave of 3 months paid leave for the mother is sufficient or that it must evolve to fit modern American family structures? Family First Survey | May 26, 2017
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Perceptions of Parental Leave Policy • A small majority feel that both primary and secondary care givers should receive paid leave to bond with a new child. • When thinking about an employers parental leave policy, job security and paid leave are considered most important. Job security takes the top spot for older Americans.
Who Should be Granted Employer’s Parental Leave Employed Children
No Children
Male
Female
18-34
35-54
55+
39%
30%
30%
33%
40%
32%
38%
28%
51%
65%
66%
61%
48%
62%
57%
62%
9%
5%
3%
6%
11%
6%
5%
10%
Male
Female
18-34
35-54
55+
16%
14%
24%
15%
7%
20%
16%
12%
34%
The primary caregiver
58%
Both primary & secondary (i.e., mothers, fathers) 7%
Neither
Most Important Aspect of Parental Leave Policy Myself/partner getting time off
15%
Employed Children
No Children
Employer paying me during leave
33%
29%
37%
38%
37%
24%
36%
36%
29%
Job security when I return to work
35%
37%
33%
28%
33%
44%
31%
35%
36%
4%
5%
6%
4%
5%
5%
4%
6%
14%
10%
4%
11%
21%
8%
9%
17%
Length of the leave None of the above
5% 12%
When thinking about an employer’s parental leave policy, who do you believe should receive paid leave time to bond with the new child? Which of the following is most important to you when it comes to parental leave policy? Family First Survey | May 26, 2017
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Who Should Receive the Same Parental Leave Benefits? Adoptive Parents Yes
Female
18-34
35-54
55+
Yes
80%
93%
89%
87%
84%
87%
89%
83%
No
20%
7%
11%
13%
16%
13%
11%
17%
Male
Female
18-34
35-54
55+
Yes
69%
83%
82%
76%
70%
77%
75%
78%
No
31%
17%
18%
24%
30%
23%
25%
22%
Male
Female
18-34
35-54
55+
Yes
82%
92%
92%
87%
82%
89%
88%
86%
No
18%
8%
8%
13%
18%
11%
12%
14%
87%
No
13%
Employed Children
No Children
Male
LGBT Parents Yes
76% 24%
No
Employed Children
No Children
All Employees Regardless of Role Yes
Employed Children
87%
No
13%
No Children
Do you believe adoptive parents should receive the same parental leave benefits as biological parents? Do you believe LGBT parents should receive the same parental leave benefits as non-LGBT parents? Do you believe all employees — regardless of their role (corporate, frontline, service, freelance) should receive parental leave benefits? Family First Survey | May 26, 2017
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Important Benefits of Parental Leave Policy Bonding with a new child is the biggest benefit awarded with a parental leave policy. However, this along with financial security is key.
Important Benefits of Parental Leave Policy
Time to bond with the new child
65%
Financial security during a crucial time
62%
45%
Feeling cared for by your employer
Feeling more committed to your employer Feeling determined to succeed at your job
None of the above
29%
24%
11%
Employed Children
No Children
Male
Female
18-34
35-54
55+
58%
71%
72%
66%
57%
67%
69%
57%
57%
67%
70%
64%
54%
65%
63%
60%
44%
47%
58%
48%
31%
49%
48%
42%
29%
28%
36%
32%
18%
32%
31%
25%
25%
23%
32%
24%
16%
25%
26%
21%
14%
9%
3%
10%
21%
8%
9%
16%
Which of the following benefits of parental leave policies are important to you? Family First Survey | May 26, 2017
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Biggest Concerns of Parental Leave • While away the biggest concern is being replaced and/or being moved to another role/team. • When coming back falling behind is the biggest concern, followed closely by being away from the child. For moms and Millennials being away from the child is the biggest concern when thinking about returning to work.
Biggest Concern While Out 41%
Being replaced
34%
Being moved to another role or team Unpaid time
11%
Employed Children
No Children
Male
Female
18-34
35-54
55+
41%
41%
34%
38%
51%
35%
40%
44%
30%
37%
41%
32%
29%
34%
35%
31%
14%
9%
14%
14%
6%
16%
12%
11%
Using all my sick time
7%
7%
7%
5%
10%
6%
8%
7%
7%
Using all my vacation time
6%
8%
5%
6%
6%
7%
7%
6%
7%
Male
Female
18-34
35-54
55+
36%
38%
36%
37%
39%
37%
37%
38%
19%
38%
33%
26%
28%
27%
31%
25%
28%
13%
19%
23%
20%
23%
19%
24%
Biggest Concern Coming Back to Work 37%
Finding work life balance
29%
Being away from my baby
21%
Being behind on work
Employed Children
No Children
Others thinking I'm not as committed to work
7%
8%
6%
6%
9%
7%
8%
7%
8%
Judgement from coworkers
6%
8%
4%
6%
6%
6%
4%
6%
5%
If you were to go on parental leave from work, what would be your biggest concern while out? If you were heading back to work after parental leave, what would be your biggest concern? Family First Survey | May 26, 2017
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Impacts on Time Taken Off Financial considerations are a large factor when taking leave with a new child. The large majority feel the time they take would be impacted if their company did not offer a leave policy. If money wasn’t a factor — the large majority would take more time.
If company did not offer paid parental leave — would it impact the amount of time taken off?
Yes
Employed Children
Female
18-34
35-54
55+
Yes
73%
84%
84%
78%
73%
79%
82%
72%
No
27%
16%
16%
22%
27%
21%
18%
28%
78% 22%
No
No Children
Male
If money wasn’t a factor — consider taking more time than the paid leave?
Yes
Employed Children
Female
18-34
35-54
55+
Yes
71%
84%
88%
79%
66%
82%
80%
73%
No
29%
16%
12%
21%
34%
18%
20%
27%
78%
No
22%
No Children
Male
If your company did not offer a paid parental leave policy, would it impact the amount of time you would take off to spend with a child? If personal finance wasn’t a factor, would you consider taking more time than the paid leave that your company offers? Family First Survey | May 26, 2017
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Secondary Caregivers While just over half believe a secondary caregiver should receive the same parental leave — they would certainly take advantage if offered!
Believe Secondary Caregivers — Should Receive Same Parental Leave?
Yes No
Employed Children
Female
18-34
35-54
55+
Yes
50%
62%
67%
59%
42%
60%
56%
56%
No
50%
38%
33%
41%
58%
40%
44%
44%
44% 56%
No Children
Male
As Secondary Caregiver — Would you take advantage of parental leave policy?
Yes
Female
18-34
35-54
55+
Yes
79%
90%
89%
86%
79%
85%
86%
81%
No
21%
10%
11%
14%
21%
15%
14%
19%
84%
No
16%
Employed Children
No Children
Male
Do you believe secondary caregivers (i.e., fathers, etc.) should receive the same level of parental leave as a primary caregiver? If you were a secondary caregiver, would you take advantage of a parental leave policy that allowed you to spend paid time with your new child? Family First Survey | May 26, 2017
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Your life
Segment Highlights Women
Parents
• 63 percent of women believe that an employer’s parental leave policy is important when choosing an employer
• 66 percent of parents believe that an employer’s parental leave policy is important when choosing an employer
• 65 percent of women feel that both primary and secondary caregivers should receive paid leave to bond with a new child • If money wasn’t a factor, 84 percent of women would consider taking more time than their paid leave
• The aspects of parental leave policy most important to parents are getting paid by their employer during leave (36 percent) and job security when returning to work (35 percent)
• The benefits of parental leave policy most important to women are time to bond with the new child (71 percent) and financial security during a crucial time (67 percent)
• The benefits of parental leave policy most important to parents are time to bond with the new child (69 percent) and financial security during a crucial time (63 percent)
Family First Survey | May 26, 2017
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Your life
Segment Highlights cont. LGBT
Financial
• 76 percent of Americans believe LGBT parents should receive the same parental leave benefits as non-LGBT parents
• 87 percent of Americans believe all employees - regardless of their role (corporate, frontline, service, freelance) should receive parental leave benefits
Men • 79 percent of men said that if they were considered secondary caregivers, they would take advantage of a parental leave policy that allowed them to spend time with their new child
Adoptive • 87 percent of Americans believe adoptive parents should receive the same parental leave benefits as biological parents
• 51 percent of men believe that both primary and secondary care givers should receive paid leave to bond with a new child • If money wasn’t a factor, 71 percent of men would consider taking more time than their paid leave
Family First Survey | May 26, 2017
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About MARU/Matchbox MARU/Matchbox is a professional services firm dedicated to improving its clients’ business outcomes. It delivers its services through teams of sector-specific research consultants specializing in the use of Insight Community and Voice of Market technology.
Family First Survey | May 26, 2017
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Your life
Survey Overview This survey focuses on understanding perceptions of Parental Leave — rights, benefits, worries and impact.
Methodology • The total sample includes 1501 individuals representative of the National population. • The National sample size of 1501 has a margin of error of +/- 2.5%. • Data has been weighted by age, gender and region to reflect the population. • Fielded May 19th – May 25th 2017. • This report presents the findings in summary charts and tables. The statistical cross-tabulations are reported under separate cover. • Significance is tested at 95% confidence interval and is represented by circles: significantly higher
Family First Survey | May 26, 2017
significantly lower
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Your life
Perceptions of Parental Leave Policy Overall, 62% of Americans believe that an employer’s parental leave policy is important. Results are higher among those with children and those who are younger. Over one-half feel that 3 months paid leave for the mother is sufficient.
Importance of Employer’s Parental Policy 37% Very important Somewhat important
25%
Not important 38%
Employed Children
No Children
Male
Female
18-34
35-54
55+
37%
38%
58%
38%
17%
42%
42%
29%
25%
25%
27%
26%
21%
28%
24%
26%
39%
37%
14%
35%
62%
30%
34%
44%
Male
Female
18-34
35-54
55+
59%
50%
47%
57%
58%
56%
58%
48%
32%
42%
50%
36%
27%
38%
34%
43%
9%
8%
4%
7%
15%
6%
8%
9%
Perception of 3 Month Paid Leave
Yes, it's sufficient
54%
No, it must evolve to fit modern families No comment/Neither
37%
Employed Children
No Children
9%
How important is an employer’s parental leave policy (i.e. maternity and paternity leave) to you when choosing an employer? Do you believe parental leave of 3 months paid leave for the mother is sufficient or that it must evolve to fit modern American family structures? Family First Survey | May 26, 2017
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Your life
Perceptions of Parental Leave Policy • A small majority feel that both primary and secondary care givers should receive paid leave to bond with a new child. • When thinking about an employers parental leave policy, job security and paid leave are considered most important. Job security takes the top spot for older Americans.
Who Should be Granted Employer’s Parental Leave Employed Children
No Children
Male
Female
18-34
35-54
55+
39%
30%
30%
33%
40%
32%
38%
28%
51%
65%
66%
61%
48%
62%
57%
62%
9%
5%
3%
6%
11%
6%
5%
10%
Male
Female
18-34
35-54
55+
16%
14%
24%
15%
7%
20%
16%
12%
34%
The primary caregiver
58%
Both primary & secondary (i.e., mothers, fathers) 7%
Neither
Most Important Aspect of Parental Leave Policy Myself/partner getting time off
15%
Employed Children
No Children
Employer paying me during leave
33%
29%
37%
38%
37%
24%
36%
36%
29%
Job security when I return to work
35%
37%
33%
28%
33%
44%
31%
35%
36%
4%
5%
6%
4%
5%
5%
4%
6%
14%
10%
4%
11%
21%
8%
9%
17%
Length of the leave None of the above
5% 12%
When thinking about an employer’s parental leave policy, who do you believe should receive paid leave time to bond with the new child? Which of the following is most important to you when it comes to parental leave policy? Family First Survey | May 26, 2017
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Who Should Receive the Same Parental Leave Benefits? Adoptive Parents Yes
Female
18-34
35-54
55+
Yes
80%
93%
89%
87%
84%
87%
89%
83%
No
20%
7%
11%
13%
16%
13%
11%
17%
Male
Female
18-34
35-54
55+
Yes
69%
83%
82%
76%
70%
77%
75%
78%
No
31%
17%
18%
24%
30%
23%
25%
22%
Male
Female
18-34
35-54
55+
Yes
82%
92%
92%
87%
82%
89%
88%
86%
No
18%
8%
8%
13%
18%
11%
12%
14%
87%
No
13%
Employed Children
No Children
Male
LGBT Parents Yes
76% 24%
No
Employed Children
No Children
All Employees Regardless of Role Yes
Employed Children
87%
No
13%
No Children
Do you believe adoptive parents should receive the same parental leave benefits as biological parents? Do you believe LGBT parents should receive the same parental leave benefits as non-LGBT parents? Do you believe all employees — regardless of their role (corporate, frontline, service, freelance) should receive parental leave benefits? Family First Survey | May 26, 2017
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Your life
Important Benefits of Parental Leave Policy Bonding with a new child is the biggest benefit awarded with a parental leave policy. However, this along with financial security is key.
Important Benefits of Parental Leave Policy
Time to bond with the new child
65%
Financial security during a crucial time
62%
45%
Feeling cared for by your employer
Feeling more committed to your employer Feeling determined to succeed at your job
None of the above
29%
24%
11%
Employed Children
No Children
Male
Female
18-34
35-54
55+
58%
71%
72%
66%
57%
67%
69%
57%
57%
67%
70%
64%
54%
65%
63%
60%
44%
47%
58%
48%
31%
49%
48%
42%
29%
28%
36%
32%
18%
32%
31%
25%
25%
23%
32%
24%
16%
25%
26%
21%
14%
9%
3%
10%
21%
8%
9%
16%
Which of the following benefits of parental leave policies are important to you? Family First Survey | May 26, 2017
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Your life
Biggest Concerns of Parental Leave • While away the biggest concern is being replaced and/or being moved to another role/team. • When coming back falling behind is the biggest concern, followed closely by being away from the child. For moms and Millennials being away from the child is the biggest concern when thinking about returning to work.
Biggest Concern While Out 41%
Being replaced
34%
Being moved to another role or team Unpaid time
11%
Employed Children
No Children
Male
Female
18-34
35-54
55+
41%
41%
34%
38%
51%
35%
40%
44%
30%
37%
41%
32%
29%
34%
35%
31%
14%
9%
14%
14%
6%
16%
12%
11%
Using all my sick time
7%
7%
7%
5%
10%
6%
8%
7%
7%
Using all my vacation time
6%
8%
5%
6%
6%
7%
7%
6%
7%
Male
Female
18-34
35-54
55+
36%
38%
36%
37%
39%
37%
37%
38%
19%
38%
33%
26%
28%
27%
31%
25%
28%
13%
19%
23%
20%
23%
19%
24%
Biggest Concern Coming Back to Work 37%
Finding work life balance
29%
Being away from my baby
21%
Being behind on work
Employed Children
No Children
Others thinking I'm not as committed to work
7%
8%
6%
6%
9%
7%
8%
7%
8%
Judgement from coworkers
6%
8%
4%
6%
6%
6%
4%
6%
5%
If you were to go on parental leave from work, what would be your biggest concern while out? If you were heading back to work after parental leave, what would be your biggest concern? Family First Survey | May 26, 2017
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Your life
Impacts on Time Taken Off Financial considerations are a large factor when taking leave with a new child. The large majority feel the time they take would be impacted if their company did not offer a leave policy. If money wasn’t a factor — the large majority would take more time.
If company did not offer paid parental leave — would it impact the amount of time taken off?
Yes
Employed Children
Female
18-34
35-54
55+
Yes
73%
84%
84%
78%
73%
79%
82%
72%
No
27%
16%
16%
22%
27%
21%
18%
28%
78% 22%
No
No Children
Male
If money wasn’t a factor — consider taking more time than the paid leave?
Yes
Employed Children
Female
18-34
35-54
55+
Yes
71%
84%
88%
79%
66%
82%
80%
73%
No
29%
16%
12%
21%
34%
18%
20%
27%
78%
No
22%
No Children
Male
If your company did not offer a paid parental leave policy, would it impact the amount of time you would take off to spend with a child? If personal finance wasn’t a factor, would you consider taking more time than the paid leave that your company offers? Family First Survey | May 26, 2017
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Secondary Caregivers While just over half believe a secondary caregiver should receive the same parental leave — they would certainly take advantage if offered!
Believe Secondary Caregivers — Should Receive Same Parental Leave?
Yes No
Employed Children
Female
18-34
35-54
55+
Yes
50%
62%
67%
59%
42%
60%
56%
56%
No
50%
38%
33%
41%
58%
40%
44%
44%
44% 56%
No Children
Male
As Secondary Caregiver — Would you take advantage of parental leave policy?
Yes
Female
18-34
35-54
55+
Yes
79%
90%
89%
86%
79%
85%
86%
81%
No
21%
10%
11%
14%
21%
15%
14%
19%
84%
No
16%
Employed Children
No Children
Male
Do you believe secondary caregivers (i.e., fathers, etc.) should receive the same level of parental leave as a primary caregiver? If you were a secondary caregiver, would you take advantage of a parental leave policy that allowed you to spend paid time with your new child? Family First Survey | May 26, 2017
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Your life
Segment Highlights Women
Parents
• 63 percent of women believe that an employer’s parental leave policy is important when choosing an employer
• 66 percent of parents believe that an employer’s parental leave policy is important when choosing an employer
• 65 percent of women feel that both primary and secondary caregivers should receive paid leave to bond with a new child • If money wasn’t a factor, 84 percent of women would consider taking more time than their paid leave
• The aspects of parental leave policy most important to parents are getting paid by their employer during leave (36 percent) and job security when returning to work (35 percent)
• The benefits of parental leave policy most important to women are time to bond with the new child (71 percent) and financial security during a crucial time (67 percent)
• The benefits of parental leave policy most important to parents are time to bond with the new child (69 percent) and financial security during a crucial time (63 percent)
Family First Survey | May 26, 2017
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Your life
Segment Highlights cont. LGBT
Financial
• 76 percent of Americans believe LGBT parents should receive the same parental leave benefits as non-LGBT parents
• 87 percent of Americans believe all employees - regardless of their role (corporate, frontline, service, freelance) should receive parental leave benefits
Men • 79 percent of men said that if they were considered secondary caregivers, they would take advantage of a parental leave policy that allowed them to spend time with their new child
Adoptive • 87 percent of Americans believe adoptive parents should receive the same parental leave benefits as biological parents
• 51 percent of men believe that both primary and secondary care givers should receive paid leave to bond with a new child • If money wasn’t a factor, 71 percent of men would consider taking more time than their paid leave
Family First Survey | May 26, 2017
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About MARU/Matchbox MARU/Matchbox is a professional services firm dedicated to improving its clients’ business outcomes. It delivers its services through teams of sector-specific research consultants specializing in the use of Insight Community and Voice of Market technology.
Family First Survey | May 26, 2017
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