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(MoneyWatch) If you’re a parent (or planning on becoming one soon), a workplace that is family-friendly may be a big priority for you. When searching for a new job, there are some signs that indicate whether or not an employer values a life-work balance. Don’t have any family plans? These clues may still be helpful to anyone who not only wants a great career but a rich personal life as well.
[Here are the first two of six “clues.”]
They have female executives
If your research of the company shows a solid roster of females in higher level positions, there is likely a culture in place that encourages women to succeed, says Karen Elizaga, an executive coach and founder of Forward Options, a career consulting firm. “That’s a good sign that having children doesn’t take you off the track.”
They’re pushing the policies
If a workplace values family-friendly policies, a hiring manger or recruiter will bring them up. “These policies/programs will also be mentioned in job postings and as a ‘selling point’ when potential candidates get sourcing calls from HR or executive search consultants,” says Heather McNab, author of “What Top Professionals Need to Know About Answering Job Interview Questions.” However, just because the policy is in place doesn’t mean it’s working properly. To figure that out, try to find an internal contact that can speak about their experience, says McNab.
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Amy Levin-Epstein is a freelance writer who has been published in dozens of magazines (including Glamour, Self and Redbook), websites (including AOLHealth.com, Babble.com and Details.com) and newspapers (including The New York Post and the Boston Globe). To read more of her writing, visit her website.