Date of Award

12-1989

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Department

Business

First Advisor

Joseph Ancona

Second Advisor

Mike Wood

Third Advisor

Eric Zitelli

Abstract

One of the more progressive types of employee benefits a company can offer to its work force is that consisting of child care.

While more and more businesses are getting into the concern, still only 10% to 15% of all firms have such a package to give their employees. There appear to be many advantages to having a benefits offering. Studies have determined there would be a reduction in absenteeism and turnover, improved hiring and recruitment, and even better productivity, to name a few.

Today, the typical family of the male wage earner with spouse and kids at home has gone from 90% to just 10% in the last 30 years. Society has accepted such things as a working female, dual income families, higher divorce rates and standards of living, single parents, and even something called a career. As a result, the issue of child care has become a significant part of every working person's life.

There is much to say about company sponsored child care prior to a company accepting it. However, the effects of such a fringe benefit after installation is difficult to determine. That is what this project attempts to do.

A survey was distributed to Lindenwood College LCIE students to get their views on child care and the companies for which they worked. The results showed very similar opinions to what was found in the general research--a good, promising idea but with some reservations.

The conclusion of the project states that employer supported child care is generally a great idea. Thorough study and review needs to be done, though, before implementing in order to find a need and probability of success.

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