Wanted: A Good Part-Time Job

I just read a letter in the New York Times that states that not only do 60% of Working Mums wanted to work part-time - but so do many fathers.

So what is it that stops employers valuing the talent that' s out there in the part-time pool - or listening to their people - women and men - who want to use their skills and be able to spend time with their families or on other pursuits? Seems pretty short-sighted thinking to me...

Also with the aging population, many people - both men and women - will need to be spending more of their time as carers looking after aging parents. Very similar scenario to working mums with dependent children, me thinks. Or just even being part-time retired, part-time working - so they can enjoy life as they want in their later years.

So savvy employers - get with the program - more good part-time quality jobs please! The demand will only increase not go away - and your workers will thank and reward you with loyalty and commitment.