But by the time she had her second daughter 7 months ago, the world was used to remote work. In the three years since the business world was forced to embrace flexible work during Covid, parents say the ability to work remotely and hybrid has been a lifeline. More than half, 58%, of working parents say increased flexibility in their schedules is a source of "fulfillment and relief," according to a recent report from Bright Horizons, which surveyed over 2,000 working parents in the spring. Stephen Kramer, CEO of Bright Horizons, says pandemic-era empathy for working parents has subsided. All employees can benefit from a work environment that's thoughtful about the remote work experience, Kramer says.

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Persons: Neha Mehrotra, Mehrotra, Covid, Stephen Kramer, Kramer, It's, they're, Gen Z Organizations: CNBC, PayPal, Bright Locations: New York, Sweden, India