More than 90% of the survey respondents answered that they “feel the benefits of spot work” in balancing work with child-rearing.
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(Location: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Mine Ogawa), provider of the "Timey" skim job service, conducted a survey of 87 women registered with Timey who have children under the age of 18 on March 8, International Women's Day, to find out more about the careers of women in the child-rearing generation and their use of spot work. The survey was conducted among 87 women registered with TAIMEI who have children under the age of 18.
International Women's Day, March 8, is an important day that focuses on women's activities and rights and aims to achieve gender equality throughout society. Although women have been advancing in society in recent years, it is also true that there are still many challenges they face in balancing their careers and life events. Against this backdrop, how can the flexible work style of spot work, which is not restricted by time or place, contribute to women of child-rearing age as a new option for balancing work and child-rearing? By clarifying its potential and reality, we aim to contribute to the spread of more diverse and flexible ways of living and working that are unique to each individual, as well as to the further participation of women in society.
Summary of Survey Results
- Concerns about career development and career continuity
of survey respondents.More than 60% "career concerns due to childbirth/child careexperience. Also,Approximately 60% left their jobs due to childbirth or childcareThe following is a list of the most common problems with theMore than 50% "found it difficult to continue in the career they had envisioned."I realized that the - Usefulness of spot work
of survey respondents.More than 90% "feel that spot work is beneficial in balancing work with child rearing.The respondents answered, "I can work in my spare time" and "I can work flexibly. Many respondents felt that they could "balance work and family life in their spare time," "have flexible work hours," and "be able to return to work without worrying even if they have had a break in their working life. - Positive change in attitudes toward balancing childcare and work
Through the use of spot work during child care,More than 30% said that being able to work at their own pace has made them “more comfortable with the idea that there are many ways to balance work and family life.”He responded.Positive change in attitudes toward the psychological burden of bothSpot work also contributed to the - Contribution to social reintegration and participation in society
Nearly 80% of respondents said that spot work can be an effective opportunity to return to work after a work blank.The answer was "yes. This indicates that spot work, which allows workers to start working for a short period of time in between child-rearing and housework, encourages them to take on the challenge of returning to work and to participate in society.
Details of Survey Results
Availability of "surrounding support system" is an important factor in achieving work balance.
Regarding the current status of balancing work and child-rearing, 65.51% of the respondents answered that they are able to balance work and child-rearing (24.1%, 41.4%), while 34.51% answered that they are not able to balance work and child-rearing (20.7%, 13.8%). TP6T), while 34.5% responded "somewhat incompatible" (20.7%, 13.8%). Also,The top reason for being able to balance work and child-rearing was "There are people around me who support me, and it is easy to balance work and child-rearing (38.6%). On the other hand, for those who answered that they are not able to balance work and child-rearing, the number one reason was "No one around me supports me and it is difficult to balance child-rearing and work (66.7%).The next most common reason was that they wanted to focus on their work but could not devote the time (53.31 TP6T),Availability of external support is an important factor in achieving a balance between childcare and workThe current situation is now becoming apparent.
More than 60% experienced anxiety about working and career development due to childbirth and child rearing
Many are anxious about balancing unexpected schedule changes, such as children's illnesses
66.71 TP6T of the survey respondents indicated that they are (or have been) concerned about working and career development due to childbirth and child rearing(65.5%). The most common concerns (felt) were "anxiety about being able to work around their children's health problems or their children's school events (65.5%)" and "anxiety that they might cause inconvenience to others in terms of having to miss work, arrive late, or leave early due to their children's reasons or having to follow up on work duties (63.8%)". Anxiety about not being able to work (63.8%)" topped the list,Unexpected schedule fluctuations are a psychological burdenThis highlights the fact that
Approximately 60% left their jobs due to childbirth or childcare
Some said, "It became difficult to continue the career I had envisioned."
We asked them what changes in their working style and employment status they had experienced after childbirth and childcare,The most common response was "quit my job and became a full-time housewife (42.51 TP6T).Also. Also.Including the response "I quit my job because it was difficult to balance work and child rearing (16.1)," 58.61 TP6T of the survey respondents left their jobs because of childbirth or child rearing.The results also showed that many respondents "changed to part-time work (27.6%)" and "changed from full-time to shorter hours (21.8%). In addition, many respondents also answered that they "changed to part-time work with shift work (27.61 TP6T)" and "changed from full-time to shorter hours (21.81 TP6T)," indicating that changes in life stages have forced them to interrupt or change their careers. Furthermore,56.31 TP6T responded that "childcare and child rearing made it difficult to continue the career they had envisioned", a high barrier to career development contrary to individual motivation.We can also see that there are
Highly flexible working hours in the form of spot work encourages balancing work with child rearing.
Effective utilization of skimming time in accordance with "family cooperation" and "children's class time" has taken root.
In addition to the economic reasons why women of child-rearing age started using Timey, "because I wanted to increase my source of income (72.41 TP6T)" and "because the cost of living has increased due to price hikes and other factors (36.81 TP6T)",Respondents seeking time flexibility said, "Because I thought I could work at my own pace while raising my children (40.2%)" and "Because I was looking for a job with shorter hours to balance work with raising my children (33.3%)."is conspicuous.
The most common timing for using Timie was during family or partner holidays (40.21 TP6T), followed by "while the child is attending kindergarten or preschool (32.21 TP6T)," "during own work vacations (31.01 TP6T)," and "while the child is attending elementary school (29.91 TP6T)." (29.9%)".Timmy takes advantage of family cooperation and child care time.In addition, the company has been Also,A style of working that makes the most of a few skimmed hours to suit your own and your family's schedulewere also selected.
More than 90% of the respondents answered that they feel the work style of spot work is beneficial in balancing work with child rearing.
Creating “an environment where people can continue to work without giving up” as a bridge to continue their careers and take on new challenges.
95.41% of respondents answered that they "feel the benefits" of spot work in balancing work with child rearing.The reasons for this were as follows. The most common reasons given were that "I can work in my spare time between child-rearing and housework, so it is easy to balance work and family life (79.51 TP6T)" and "I can work from short hours at my favorite time and place when it is difficult to work full time or short hours (65.11 TP6T),Many of our customers feel that the ability to turn short hours into their own working hours and the flexibility to work through these hours is an advantage of spot work.The results were as follows. The respondents also stated that "I can continue working without giving up because I can work in my spare time (42.2%)," "I can easily start working even if I have a blank period, so I can try to return to work without being discouraged (39.8%)," "I can choose my own way of life and work without being overwhelmed while putting more emphasis on child-rearing and daily life (37.3%)," and "I can continue to have connections with outside people and society while raising my children (22.9%). (37.3%)" and "While it is easy to lose touch with the outside world while raising children, I can maintain connections with people and society outside of my home (22.9%)",The "spot work" style of work can serve as a bridge for women of child-rearing age to connect with society, continue their careers, and take on new challenges, while also respecting their own values.It is also clear that the
“I can now casually think that there are many ways to balance things.”
Utilization of spot work contributes to a change in the psychological burden of having to balance work and childcare
When asked if there have been positive changes in their own work-life balance through the use of spot work while raising children (33.31 TP6T)I used to think I had to balance work with child-rearing, but now that I can work at my own pace and raise my children, I can easily think that there are many options and many ways to balance work and child-rearing (32.2%)."Many of the respondents answered that they wereThe flexible option of spot work lightens the burden on the shoulders of women of child-rearing age who feel they must perfectly balance work and child-rearing, and contributes to the creation of opportunities for positive change in consciousness and contact with society.The "I" in "I" is considered to be a "I".
Spot Work is the First Step for Child Care Generation to Return to Work and Participate in Society
Nearly 80% of respondents answered that the survey was “effective as an opportunity to return to work after a break in work.
77.0% said, "For those who had left their jobs because of childbirth or child rearing, spot work is effective as an opportunity to return to work after a work blank".He responded that it is. Also,83.91 TP6T would like to recommend the use of spot work to those who are raising children or who are about to experience child rearing.The reasons for this are "the ability to work according to one's own schedule in between childcare," "easy access to work and a change of pace while taking a break from work to raise children," and "being a full-time housewife. Some of the reasons for this include: "I can work according to my own schedule in between childcare," "It is easy to work while I am away from work due to childcare, and it is a change of pace," and "I felt anxious and lonely after becoming a housewife and being immersed in childcare and being away from society, but through spot work, I have a point of contact with society. However, through spot work, I was able to have a point of contact with society,Spot work could encourage childcare workers to return to work and women to participate in society.It is now clear that
Survey Respondent Attributes
This survey once again brought to light the challenges that women of child-rearing age face in balancing work and child-rearing. The survey also revealed that the flexible work style of "spot work," which allows people to work at any time and place they want, has the potential to relieve concerns about balancing work and create a bridge to an environment where people can continue to take on the challenges of work and connect with society without difficulty. In line with TAIMEI's mission to "create an infrastructure that expands life's possibilities through 'work,'" we will continue to work toward the realization of a society in which everyone can live a life and career that is unique to them, regardless of their changing life stage.
Survey Summary
Survey title : Questionnaire on working styles and use of spot work by women of child-rearing age
Survey period : February 27, 2026 (Friday) - March 2, 2026 (Monday)
Survey population : 87 female workers who have worked through Timey with children under 18 years old.
Area : 47 prefectures
Survey method : Internet
Company Profile
Establishment : August 2017
Representative: OGAWA Mine
Location : Shiodome City Center 35F, 1-5-2 Higashi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
URL :https://corp.timee.co.jp/
Timey Labs :https://lab.timee.co.jp/
Spotwork Institute :https://spotwork.timee.co.jp/
