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Stralsund professor fights for better working conditions for mothers!
Stralsund's Prof. Dr. Jens Mohrenweiser leads the discussion on work quality and family in politics. Insights into challenges for single mothers and further training.
Stralsund professor fights for better working conditions for mothers!
In the digital age, many families face major challenges, especially single parents. Professor Dr. Jens Mohrenweiser from Stralsund University now has the opportunity to contribute his knowledge of the world of work to federal political discussions. He was appointed to the Advisory Board for Work Quality and Economic Success of the Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs. In his new role, he will deal with the topics of balancing family and work, digitalization and further training, which are particularly important for single mothers. The Ostsee-Zeitung reports that Mohrenweiser has been teaching in Stralsund for two years and has extensive experience from research and policy advice.
The current situation shows that single parents often face special challenges. They have to organize their family and career on their own and often have limited opportunities for advancement. A study by the DGB highlights that 83% of single parents in Germany are mothers, of whom only 42% work full-time. The problem is not only the compatibility of work with childcare, but also the general willingness to continue training. Compared to other European countries, Germany is doing relatively poorly here. Central elements such as support with childcare and flexible working time models are essential to make life easier for single parents. Many people want to advance professionally, but need the right conditions to do so.
The role of works councils
Works and staff councils play a crucial role in improving the situation of single-parent colleagues. According to the DGB, they can significantly improve working conditions through targeted measures and recording the different needs of parents. Measures such as organizing part-time further training and providing childcare during these events are essential. It is also important that companies create incentives for part-time opportunities and allow flexible working hours to meet the needs of single parents.
Statistical backgrounds and forecasts
A look at the statistics clearly shows that almost 20% of all households with children under the age of 18 are run by single parents. The majority of them are women. This development is particularly strong in the new federal states, where the rate is constantly increasing. In addition, many of these single parents live in large cities, which does not make the situation any easier. The pressure to combine family and work is further increased by the demands of the world of work and the need to create financial security.
It is clear that individual solutions are needed to meet the different challenges faced by single parents. Employers could take targeted measures to help reduce stress and promote the compatibility of work and family life. An open corporate culture that recognizes and includes the realities of single parents' lives would be a step in the right direction. The start of Mohrenweiser's work on the advisory board could provide new impetus in this direction and thus contribute to improving the living and working conditions of single parents in Germany.