Bring Your Parents to Work Day

Employment Office prepares for first Bring Your Parents to Work Day

Do you ever overhear your parents describing your job to family or friends and get the feeling they don’t quite understand exactly what you do for a living?

A recent survey conducted by online professional networking website, LinkedIn, has revealed that 35% of

parents aren’t completely familiar with what their child does at work.

In response to the survey’s findings, LinkedIn has declared Thursday November 7 as Bring Your Parents to Work Day, and is encouraging companies around the globe to roll out the red carpet for the parents of their employees.

Employment Office Managing Director Tudor Marsden-Huggins says the initiative is more than just a gimmick, offering tangible benefits to both employees and their parents.

“The corporate world has changed a lot over the last few decades, and many jobs of today didn’t even exist ten years ago.  It’s no wonder there can be a disconnect between employees and their parents, particularly if they have been out of the workforce for some time.

“If parents better understand the jobs their children do, it makes it easier for them to contribute their wealth of knowledge and life experience, providing invaluable guidance and career advice for their kids.  It also increases the bond between parent and child when open discourse about something as important as work life is possible,” he said.

Of course parents are proud of their children no matter what their job is, but the theory is that Mums and Dads will feel even more pride when they fully appreciate what’s involved in their kids’ careers.

“Many parents have no idea how valued their children are in the workplace.  We are looking forward to seeing some very proud Mums and Dads who are not only pleased to see how important the contribution of their son or daughter is to us, but also appreciate the great culture we have developed to create a happy environment for all employees,” Marsden-Huggins said.