JOURNAL ARTICLE

Parents Are Minimizing Work Relationships to Make Time for Childcare.

  • Published In: Harvard Business Review Digital Articles, 2025. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Conzon, Vanessa M.; Huising, Ruthanne 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses how parents with caregiving responsibilities, particularly those with young children, often minimize work relationships to prioritize childcare. Research shows that these parents use strategies like avoiding interactions, hiding from coworkers, and focusing interactions on work tasks to save time for their families. While this approach allows them to excel professionally and spend time with their children, it can lead to weak relationships with colleagues. The article offers tips for parents to balance work and relationships, as well as suggestions for managers to create a family-friendly workplace that supports employees with caregiving responsibilities. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Harvard Business Review Digital Articles. 2025/01, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:182337090
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