Childcare

3 articles

Flexible work, childcare lift emerging markets' labor participation

In India, women's labor force participation rate plummeted from 30% in 2010 to a mere 19% in 2021, even as the nation's economy continued to expand rapidly, according to the World Bank.

Marcus Ellery·September 9, 2026

A stressed working parent trying to manage work and childcare during summer, highlighting the dual pressures faced by families and educators.

Careers

Summer childcare challenges strain working parents and educators

Nearly a third of all teachers report working outside jobs during the school year, averaging 13 extra hours per week.

Nathaniel Brooks·June 29, 2026

A split image depicting a stressed father in an office with childcare demands versus a happy father engaged with his family at home, symbolizing the return-to-office conflict.

Workplace

Fathers voice concerns over return to office childcare demands

72% of working fathers would consider leaving their current job for one with more flexible work options, a stark indicator of the growing tension between corporate return-to-office (RTO) mandates and

Marcus Ellery·June 28, 2026