# Children-Friendly Workplace Environments Wildbit Encourages Productivity Through Family Inclusion By Amy Duong | Published 2019-09-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildbit References: [wildbit](https://wildbit.com) Wildbit is a company based in Philadelphia that builds software, defines team culture, and more, with a strong focus on its employees' lifestyles as well. It is important to self-motivate, constantly improve, and support one another as a team at Wildbit. Notably, it respects workers' family lives, encouraging the concept that 'most things are not urgent. be patient, stay calm, go home' if need be. Notably, the Philadelphia office expanded to suit their staff and children with a mezzanine that functions as an [event space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craft-3) and [children-friendly play space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloudbound). Wildfit encourages its employees to [bring their children to work](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homestays-with-kids) and the mezzanine is a noise-controlled space so it can prevent any distraction. Image Credit: Wildbit ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Family-friendly Workplaces:** Opportunity to create work environments that embrace and support employees with families, promoting work-life balance and employee satisfaction. - **Childcare Integration in the Workplace:** Opportunity to incorporate childcare facilities or designated areas within office spaces to accommodate working parents and foster a family-friendly culture. - **Flexible Work Arrangements:** Opportunity to adopt flexible work arrangements, such as remote work options or flexible hours, to accommodate employees with children and provide a better work-life integration. ### Where This Applies - **Technology:** Tech companies can lead the way in implementing family-friendly policies and creating inclusive work environments that attract and retain top talent. - **Human Resources:** HR professionals can play a crucial role in advocating for family-friendly workplace initiatives and designing policies that support work-life balance and employee well-being. - **Architecture and Interior Design:** Architects and interior designers can specialize in creating office spaces that incorporate childcare facilities or family-friendly areas, catering to the needs of modern working parents. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connection-Fostering Workplace Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teamday.md) - [Empowering Remote Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lauft.md) - [Shared Parental Leave Incentives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benevity.md) - [Celebratory Workplace Recognition Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workplace-recognition-tools.md) - [Hybrid Indoor Play Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-play-space.md) - [Integrated Team Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/team-workspaces.md) - [Modern Work-Near-Home Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worknearhome-concept.md) - [Biophilic Workplace Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mangrove-garden.md) - [Family Organizational Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/famhive.md)