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What Is Makosi Family First Career Support?
Life's biggest moments often don't stick to a schedule. For parents, balancing the demands of work with a newborn or sick child can quickly become overwhelming. Yet, as an employer, you need continuity; business doesn't stop, and neither do client expectations.
Makosi Family First Career Support is a service designed with parents in mind; it bridges the gap between professional responsibilities and family life by providing a trusted, dedicated proxy who steps in to manage a parent's workload when they're needed at home.
This way, you can support your team without sacrificing productivity or risking burnout among other employees who might otherwise fill the gaps.
Pain Points for Employers and Parents
Disrupted workflow and client service
When an employee needs time off to attend to family, workflows stall and deadlines are jeopardized, which can impact client satisfaction and increase stress across your team.
High turnover and recruitment costs
According to reports, 38%* of parents with young children indicated they'd likely leave their roles within five years due to lack of flexibility. Losing valued team members can lead to significant recruitment and training costs.
Team burnout and decreased morale
Asking other team members to cover for a parent's absence increases workload, leading to stress and potentially causing other staff to feel overextended or undervalued.
Impact on diversity and inclusion
Across firms of all sizes in the U.S., only an average of 26%** of partners are women. Supporting parents, especially women, through various life stages is critical for building a diverse resilient workforce.
*McKinsey & Company - The Childcare Conundrum - https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/sustainable-inclusive-growth/future-of-america/the-childcare-conundrum-how-can-companies-ease-working-parents-return-to-the-office
**The CPA Journal - State of the Profession - https://www.cpajournal.com/2024/01/23/state-of-the-profession-3/
Business Benefits of Family First Career Support
Seamless business continuity
The dedicated proxy becomes familiar with the parent's role well before any leave begins. This continuity ensures no gaps in service, keeping your clients satisfied and your workflow uninterrupted.
Increased retention and reduced recruitment costs
Retaining skilled employees means avoiding the costly cycle of recruitment and onboarding. Family First Career Support empowers parents to stay in their roles, reducing turnover and supporting long-term career growth.
Enhanced team morale and efficiency
Rather than distributing extra work among existing staff, this program allows your team to maintain focus on their primary responsibilities, boosting morale and creating a more supportive workplace.
Improved work-life balance
Giving parents time to care for their families without sacrificing career progression encourages loyalty and well-being, benefiting both individual employees and the organization.
Quality assurance across busy seasons
During peak periods, such as audit season, the demands on staff are at their highest. Family First Career Support ensures that a reliable professional handles client needs, regardless of the primary employee's availability.
The 2024 AICPA & CIMA Women's Global Leadership Summit provided the perfect stage to introduce Makosi's Family First Career Support.
The summit gathered leaders committed to driving progress in accounting. Makosi Advisory Board Member Christine Robinson led a session titled A Candid Look at Parenthood in Public Accounting, and during her session she shared how this innovative offering is redefining work-life balance for working parents.
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With Makosi's Family First Career Support, you're giving your team the backing they need while ensuring that your business runs smoothly.
Show your employees that they don't have to choose between family and career.
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