The Difficult Truth About Being A Working Parent In Property
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Guilt. Fear. Regret. Pride. Most business events, Bisnow's included, deal with economics rather than these kind of raw emotions. But when last week's Women Leading Real Estate event took a deep dive into the stresses of trying to find a good work-life balance, things were very different.
Work-life balance affects everyone in today's always-on world of work, and the possibility to work flexibly is increasingly demanded by employees. But it is a particularly acute issue for parents, and since women are still more likely than men to be the caregivers for children, a good work-life balance and the ability to work flexibly are important in increasing gender balance in the workforce.
In front of a packed room of 600 people, two panels of senior real estate professionals talked openly about the challenges of finding that balance as working mothers and fathers in the real estate industry. About the fear of being left behind…
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