Although 89 percent of parents “need” work, almost two out of three of those parents, 64 percent, also “want” to work, according to a survey by FlexJobs, a job search website specializing in telecommuting, freelance, part-time and other flexible work opportunities.

“The next step is for all employers to take a hard look at the data on how work flexibility can affect their company’s bottom line, because the benefits of flexible work options don’t just benefit employees … they also benefit the companies,” said FlexJobs Founder and CEO Sara Sutton Fell.

The survey found 73 percent of those with school-age children at home want job flexibility, and 39 percent of respondents have quit a job or turned down a promotion or a job because of a lack of flexible work options.

The most in-demand type of flexible work arrangement included:

• 100 percent telecommuting: 79 percent
• Alternative or flexible schedule: 47 percent
• Partial telecommuting: 44 percent
• Part-time: 45 percent
• Freelance: 39 percent

The survey included 1,500 respondents.