Invite your daughters and sons to join you at work on April 25. Begun in 1993, this annual event provides valuable benefits to you, your children and your company.
2019 Theme
The theme of the 2019 Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day is “Workforce Development For All.” The event demonstrates the importance of employee skill development, the value of every employee, and how companies develop and maintain productive and dependable teams. Participating children gain empowerment to pursue their personal development and seek to improve their homes, schools and communities.
Why Participate
Everyone in your company can benefit from Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day.
Student Benefits
- Explore careers. Kids who know their career options gain important knowledge that helps them decide which career to pursue in the future.
- Promote high school graduation. Graduation rates increase when students know which career they want to pursue in the future.
- Understand how life works. By visiting a job site, kids can develop a better understanding of and appreciation for the work their parents and other adults perform each day.
Employee Benefits
- Bond with the kids in your life. As you spend time showing your children, nieces and nephews, or neighbors what you do every day, you build a stronger relationship with them.
- Introduce children to different careers. Every job is important. Take time today to help future employees choose the right career for their talents, skills and interests.
- Appreciate your job. It’s easy to feel burned out at work. Share your workday with young people, though, and you may reignite your excitement for your job.
Company Benefits
- Improve morale. Employees will appreciate the opportunity to plan activities and share their work with enthusiastic young people. Employees will also gain a greater appreciation for their co-workers and company as they plan and execute this exciting event together.
- Maximize employee performance. Productivity on April 25 may diminish, but employees who share details about their job duties may realize that they need to boost productivity or move to a different position where they will perform better.
- Gain valuable PR. Companies that advertise their participation in Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day demonstrate their commitment to youth and your community. The exposure could improve a company’s reputation and growth.
For employers planning activities that include visitors, consider coverage and liability issues; see Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day and Professional Liability Insurance and Miscellaneous Groups and Activities / Sports Liability for examples of relevant insurance topics. If you have questions about what coverage applies to your situation, talk to an agent.
This year, participate in Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day. It’s important for you as an employee, and it’s invaluable to your children and your company.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ages of children typically participate?
Participation varies by employer, but most programs are geared toward school-age children from elementary through high school to provide meaningful exposure to the workplace.
Are there safety or liability concerns when children visit a workplace?
Yes; employers should assess hazards, restrict access to dangerous areas, and review liability coverage to ensure visitors are protected.
Do parents need to give permission or stay with their child?
Many employers require parental permission forms and may ask parents to stay or be available during the visit depending on the child’s age and the workplace environment.
What should an employer do before inviting children on-site?
Plan safe activities, train staff on supervising visitors, communicate expectations to families, and review insurance or risk-management policies.