8 Benefits and Perks That Can Help Parents Thrive at Work and at Home

If there’s one thing working parents learned during the coronavirus pandemic, it’s that it’s not enough to simply have a job—it’s important to work for an organization that understands and makes accommodations for the unique challenges parents face.

This is a truth the business world is coming to realize, particularly as new research shows how supporting working parents can positively impact a company’s bottom line. And some companies are offering that support in the form of benefits and perks.

But as a parent, you may not know the full extent of what you could be looking for in your job search or what you can and should be advocating for at your current company. We’re not just talking vacation days or 401(k) planning here. We’re talking benefits and perks that go beyond the basics and actually make working and parenting easier to juggle.

Here are eight benefits and perks that will help you—and your family—thrive.