Having it All: Parenting, Work and the Pursuit of Balance

The April 2025 edition of Pulse of the U.S. Workforce, titled “Having It All: Parenting, Work, and the Pursuit of Balance,” uncovers how working parents across America are navigating rising demands at home and at work. With over 110,000 voices represented, the report offers a nuanced look at how factors like gender, income, leadership roles, and career stage shape the modern parenting experience in the workplace.

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One striking data point: 66% of working parents say they’ve made career compromises due to personal life demands, compared to just over half of non-parents.

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But despite the tradeoffs, the report reveals something surprising (and uplifting) about how parents actually feel at work. The finding might challenge some long-held assumptions about engagement and leadership potential.

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Explore what’s lifting parents up and why it matters for the future of your workforce. Get the full report with a subscription.