Moms With Benefits

Are you prepared to lose your top talent over something preventable? Imagine this: One of your best employees decides to leave because they don't have access to paid parental leave. The cost of replacing them could be 20% of their annual salary. But the real impact goes beyond dollars and cents—it shakes team dynamics, lowers morale, and can make retaining additional top talent a struggle. But it doesn’t have to be this way. At Moms With Benefits, our mission is to empower financial stability for mothers by helping companies implement paid parental leave. Employees without access to paid leave are more likely to leave their jobs within the first year after childbirth. High turnover disrupts team dynamics and incurs significant costs, including recruitment, lost productivity, and onboarding expenses. #HR Leaders and Benefit Experts:  Do you have key performers who might be planning to grow their families? How does your organization support them through this important life event? We want to help! Our free toolkit, "The ROI of Paid Leave Policies - A Guide for Any Size Business," is here to support your employees while protecting your bottom line. Inside the toolkit, you'll find: Affordability: Insights on the ROI and employer costs for paid leave benefits Draft Policy: Considerations for crafting a paid parental leave policy Template: A customizable paid parental leave policy template you can use for your organization Implementing a paid leave program is a smart financial decision, but ensuring affordability is key to making it a win-win for everyone. Download our free toolkit today! Your employees and your bottom line will thank you. 🙌 #peopleleaders #workplaceculture #paidleave #humanresources #HRprofessional https://lnkd.in/eqWFxDBy

🌟 Family-friendly policies are for everyone—whether you’re a working parent or not! 🌟 In this week’s episode of the Moms With Benefits Podcast, host Samantha Saxby chatted with Allison Ward, SHRM-CP, Chief People Officer at Walker Sands. Allison shared her incredible insights on enacting change and advocating for family-friendly policies in the workplace. 💡 Key takeaways from Allison’s experience: 1️⃣ Connect & Learn: Encourage employees to connect with colleagues who’ve navigated leave policies or seek advice from others outside the organization. Learning from others’ experiences can make the transition smoother for new parents. 2️⃣ Advocates Matter: Ensure there are advocates within your organization—ideally, someone influential who truly understands the challenges. In places without formal HR, this could be a leader who’s faced these issues firsthand. 3️⃣ Be Specific: It’s not just about paid leave duration. Focus on the entire experience—resources provided before, during, and after leave are crucial for a smooth transition and reintegration. Remember: as #HR professionals, it’s our job to foster a strong community in our workplaces to enable these conversations. By taking a holistic approach and being clear in our advocacy, we can create policies that genuinely support employees and enhance their well-being. Together, we can make a difference! 💪 🎧 Tune in to the full episode for more insights: Link to episode in comments! 👇 #WorkingParents #HRLeadership #EmployeeWellbeing #MomsWithBenefits #FamilyLeave

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Managing the demands of both career and family is tough for many working parents—and it’s an area ripe for advocacy and transformation. This week on the Moms with Benefits Podcast, Rachel J. Rangel, Au.D., a working mom and advocate for Mother Forward, shares her journey of overcoming postpartum challenges and the complexities of securing childcare. Her experience highlights a critical issue experienced across the nation: the need for affordable, accessible childcare, which not only supports working parents but also strengthens our workforce. Rachel's story reminds us that this issue impacts everyone. By supporting organizations like Mother Forward and their initiatives, we as #HR professionals can help push for the changes necessary to make our workplaces more inclusive and supportive of working families. This includes but isn’t limited to childcare and paid leave. Let's continue the conversation on how we can advocate for better childcare solutions within our organizations and beyond. Hear more from Rachel’s conversation with Samantha Saxby here: https://lnkd.in/eXMqHwaq #WorkingParents #ChildcareAdvocacy #MomsWithBenefits #ChildcareCrisis

What if supporting moms at work could transform your entire organization? In our latest episode of the Chasing Change mini-series, host Samantha Saxby explores the profound impact of supporting mothers, both at home and in the workplace. She interviews Nikki Brooker, Founder and CEO of You Are Not Alone (YANA), a nonprofit that emerged from tragedy to offer vital support to moms in crisis—completely free of charge. In this insightful conversation, Samantha and Nikki discuss: ✨ How personal loss and community need sparked the creation of YANA. ✨The importance of adaptability in offering support during the pandemic. ✨The essential role mothers play in their families' and workplaces' mental health. ✨The power of community and peer support in retaining and nurturing talent. ✨YANA’s vision for expanding its reach to support even more mothers. For #HR professionals, this episode is a powerful reminder of the importance of holistic employee support. Discover actionable insights on how to create a culture where working mothers feel valued and supported. Click below to listen about how empowering mothers leads to happier employees and a more resilient workplace! 👇 https://lnkd.in/eFaa-eBj #HRSupport #WorkingMoms #EmployeeWellbeing #ChasingChange #WorkplaceCulture #Leadership

"Parents are at their wits' end." As highlighted by the Surgeon General, the challenges faced by today's parents are more overwhelming than ever. The mental health crisis among youth, the demands of modern parenting, and the lack of adequate support systems have taken a toll on families nationwide. It's time we come together—policymakers, communities, and businesses—to build a better, more supportive environment for parents and children alike. Let's prioritize mental health, create more accessible resources, and foster a society where families can truly thrive. Full article: https://lnkd.in/gHQ33PB8 #MentalHealth #ParentingSupport #CommunityAction #FamiliesFirst

"Many employers are increasingly recognizing that childcare issues are workforce issues" 💡 #childcarebenefits #supportworkingparents

Returning to work after parental leave looks different for everyone. For Melanie Maldonado, returning to work meant figuring out when to pump, squeezing in bonding time with her children, navigating new work hours, adjusting to new routines, and re-learning who she is, as a woman, mother, and employee. Her experience is not uncommon. And she did it four times for four kids. 🤯 Melanie joins Samantha Saxby in this week’s episode of the Moms With Benefits #Podcast to share how each pregnancy shaped her into the working mom she is today. As #HR professionals, our key takeaway is this: flexibility, empathy, and a supportive team make all the difference. Hear more of Melanie’s story on this week’s episode here: https://lnkd.in/eyCGt994 #ParentalLeave #MomsWithBenefits #WorkingMoms #ReturnToWork

This past weekend at the #workingmomconference was everything we wanted and more 💗 #wmc2024 💟connections made 💟concepts shared 💟community created We reconnected with inspiring mom leaders and met new ones! 🤗 Thank you to Christa for having a vision and allowing Moms With Benefits to help bring it to life and giving us the stage to discuss financial stability in motherhood. Thank you to all of those who spent time, energy, and thoughtfulness into the weekend HRplug LaShawn Davis, MSHRM, SHRM-SCP Danielle A. Melton, M.Ed. MOTHERboard® Arika Linton, M.A. Carly Buxton, PhD Parentswarm (formerly Nessle) Nicole G. and so many more 🎉 Samantha Saxby Julia Lotta #supportworkingparents

We often see new parents return to work after leave with the expectation that work and life will quickly return to "normal." “That’s just a falsehood,” says Dr. Molly Millwood in this week’s episode of the Moms With Benefits Podcast. When employees hold onto unrealistic expectations, it’s easy for them to feel like they’re falling short when things don’t immediately bounce back. As #HRprofessionals, we must foster a culture of understanding and flexibility during this transition. For those supporting new parents in the workplace, remember: This season may not feel productive on the surface, but important developments are happening. Let's give our teams the grace and support they need to navigate this transition and your people will give that energy back to you tenfold. Hear more from Dr. Molly Millwood about marriage, parenthood, career, and personal growth here: https://lnkd.in/g2ePSyiw #MomsWithBenefits #ParentalLeave #WorkingParents #WorkingMoms