Genderové aspekty rodičovské dovolené jako rozhodujícího faktoru při výběhu povolání

This thesis poses the question regarding parental leave's role as an employee benefit. It questions parental leave policies as a crucial factor in selecting an employer and as a contributing factor to a higher quality work-life balance. The theoretical segments define the core aspects and keywords associated with this phenomenon. These chapters include the choices available to parents in caring for their children, as well as addressing gender-related questions involving discrimination and disbalance in this specific topic. The practical and research sections entail an examination of three companies in the Czech Republic, serving as exemplars of progressive and inclusive employee policies. These sections also incorporate the insights from respondents, garnered through an online questionnaire. The objective of this thesis is to find out whether the benefits linked to parental leave significantly influence the decisions of parents and potential parents in their choice of employer and in shaping a healthy and desirable work environment.