New Survey Finds Household Parenting Equity, Workplace Flexibility Key Factors in Ending the Motherhood Penalty
Le Village Cowork, a coworking space combined with full-time onsite childcare, is on a mission to end the Motherhood Penalty by providing real opportunities for working parents, especially mothers. Le Village’s recent Modern Motherhood Survey captured that 61% of mothers have taken a pay cut and/or lesser work responsibilities to have more flexibility or time with their child(ren).
Le Village surveyed both member and non-member Chicagoland mothers about balancing childcare, household, and career commitments. Results show that household parenting equity and workplace flexibility are key factors in a mother’s career involvement. The data also shows measurable positive indicators for Le Village members.
Key Findings:
31% of mothers reported not having an equitable partnership with their spouse or partner when it comes to parenting and household responsibilities compared with 16% of Le Village member mothers.
23% of mothers reported their household equity dynamic got worse since COVID compared to 12% of Le Village member mothers.
42% of mothers have left traditional/corporate working environments for more flexibility to spend more time with their child(ren) compared to 32% of Le Village member mothers. However, of the Le Village moms that left a traditional/corporate environment, 44% of them remain in the workforce, now as small business owners.
Mothers in both groups agree that work schedule flexibility is the greatest barrier to work/life balance with management expectations and ability to work remotely included as other notable factors.
“I am immensely proud that Le Village makes a measurable impact for working mothers,” stated Daniella Cornue, Le Village Owner and Founder. “If we can even make a dent in the Motherhood Penalty if we can make the smallest impact for working mothers and give them what they need so they can stay in the workforce the way they want to and need to - then we make that impact for all working women.”
The innovative model offers working parents, especially mothers, the opportunity to be present with their young children aged 3 months to 4 years old, while not sacrificing their career. Building community among members is core to Le Village’s offering, allowing parents to connect and develop support systems with other families in similar parenting phases.
Le Village is currently operating in Irving Park, Chicago, Ill., and Brewers Hill, Milwaukee, Wisc., with locations in Lyons and Niles, Ill. coming soon.
“I firmly believe that every neighborhood could benefit from a Le Village,” continued Cornue. “We need many more women in leadership and ownership positions. Mothers need representation at all career levels and that’s what I am really trying to make possible through Le Village.”
Le Village is growing through Franchise Opportunities in Chicagoland. More information is available at LeVillageCowork.com/Franchise.
Le Village’s Modern Motherhood Survey was conducted October 5-18, 2023 via online form. The survey responses came from more than 130 Chicago-area mothers who identify as female.
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