Firemní školky a návratnost matek z rodičovské dovolené do zaměstnání

The issue of mothers returning from parental leave remains a challenge for the Czech labor market, exacerbated by systemic barriers such as insufficient support for childcare services and a lack of flexible working conditions. A deeper understanding of the factors that encourage a return to the labor market is important for retaining skilled women in the labor market. The aim of this thesis is to examine how and what working conditions influence the return of mothers from parental leave to employment in a selected foreign consulting company, with a special focus on the role of company nurseries as a specific corporate benefit. The thesis is designed as qualitative research consisting of two related studies, with data collected through ten in-depth semi-structured interviews. The first study maps specific forms of support for parents in a financial and consulting company in the form of case studies. This is followed by a second study, which uses thematic analysis to examine the real experiences, needs, wishes, and attitudes of mothers in the consulting company under study. The findings show a direct link between the degree of flexibility offered, which is essential for mothers returning to work, and their willingness to return to work earlier, while the manner and degree of communication on the part of the employer proved to be another significant factor influencing their decision-making. Therefore, the conclusion formulates specific recommendations aimed at streamlining the system of corporate support for parents.