Being a worker and parent in Italy is not easy, with 40% of parents complaining about a lack of career advancement.
This is according to the annual survey drawn up by the ADP Research Institute on approximately 33,000 workers in 17 countries, of which approximately 2,000 in Italy and of these approximately 1,000 parents.
In particular, 43% complain of not having had any increase in their paycheck due to the increased workload, a percentage that rises to 51% for those with children aged 5 to 10.
Among the most important work factors, 55% of worker-parents answered salary, compared to 52% of non-parents, while 44% consider safety and stability to be fundamental, compared to an Italian average of 38% and 32% of non-parents.
32% of working parents admit that they do not feel safe and stable in their company, with 43% wanting more psychological support within the company.
14% currently enjoy complete flexibility, 31% divide time in the office with time at home but still 52% only work from the office;
yet, for 38%, smartworking has simplified work and family management.
Looking to the future, however, 50% of working parents expect a pay rise in the next year, compared to 55% of non-parents, but in the absence of a fixed increase, they expect to have at least a one-off bonus to cushion inflation ( 40%), to obtain shopping vouchers/vouchers (43%), while 34% hope for a bonus and only 12% are thinking of switching to part-time.
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