PDF pending restorationERIC Number: ED358913
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1992
Pages: 30
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SHRM Work & Family Survey Report, 1992.
Society for Human Resource Management, Alexandria, VA.
In March 1992, a random sample of 5,600 human resource professionals was selected from the membership of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and surveyed regarding family issues in the workplace. Respondents were asked to provide information on the size and other characteristics of their organization and workplace practices, and were surveyed about issues concerning child care and care of elder and disabled family members. The study replicated a 1988 survey to identify important trends in family-related workplace issues over the past 4 years. Study findings, based on an 18% response rate (n=1,004), included the following: (1) 29% of the organizations represented were providing child care services, up from 10% in 1988; (2) while 45% of companies with more than 5,000 employees provided child care, only 11% of those with fewer than 100 employees did so; (3) 13% of the companies were currently providing elder care, 17% were currently exploring the need for elder care, and 64% were not involved; (4) 14% were currently providing care for disabled family members, 13% were exploring the possibility, and 68% were not involved; (5) child care was the most commonly cited cause of workplace problems, resulting in absenteeism, tardiness, scheduling problems, and reluctance to travel; and (6) the most common obstacles to implementing child, elder, and disabled care were expense, liability, complexity, and lack of employer interest. (AC)
Publication Type: Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: Society for Human Resource Management, Alexandria, VA.
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