Released: May 11, 2007

Poll finds resentment of flextime

Source: Del Jones, USA Today

Companies that woo and retain employees by offering mothers flexible schedules may not anticipate a backlash from others who consider it unfair.

A survey out this week and timed for Mother’s Day exposure, shows that 20% of women and 25% of men say, “I am often left picking up the slack for my co-workers who are moms.”

Among the most resentful may be fathers. When asked a less specific question about whether or not they perceive resentment among co-workers about flexible hours for mothers, 59% of men ages 35 to 44 said yes.

That comes as a surprise, because men of that approximate age are most likely to be fathers with wives trying to balance family and jobs, says Bernadette Kenny, chief career officer of Adecco Group North America, which released the survey. Adecco is the world’s largest employment agency.

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