Mom at work is a desirable employee: a report

According to data from the Central Statistical Office of Poland (GUS), in the fourth quarter of 2019, 8.28 million women dominated the economically inactive people, i.e. 62.2 percent of the total economically inactive (13.31 million people). The number of passive men amounted to 5.03 million.

However, for employers, mothers are welcome candidates. Combining parental functions and active participation in the labor market also brings many benefits for the women concerned. The report "Motherhood and professional activity" presented by the Parent in the City Foundation shows that over one-third of the respondents mention the will to develop as the main motivator for returning to work.

"The presence of mothers in the labor market is beneficial both for employers and for mothers willing to work. Employers gain employees who are loyal, devoted, and committed to the company's activities. However, mothers gain a secure retirement future, have the possibility of self-development, become independent, and make their offspring develop a strong sense of responsibility from an early age. The greater economic activity of women is also a great benefit for the state. Poland's GDP may be higher by PLN 270 billion in 2025, if more women take up employment," Fabian Pietras, Business Unit Director Antal, IT Services, stressed.

(WBJ)