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The childfree versus parents debate is not the real issue! Experts suggest that a post-pandemic labor shortage norm at many firms is the root of the problem. Companies are cutting back on benefits that make balancing work with parenthood tenable, all in the name of increasing profits. The lack of public policy on paid leave and rising childcare costs force parents to juggle work and home, leaving childfree coworkers to pick up the slack. #worklifebalance #parenting #childfree #publicpolicy #laborshortage

Mothers are redefining the workforce: New research highlights their historic contributions amidst shifting stereotypes. However, challenges such as poor policies, infant formula shortages, and impending childcare cliff threaten their progress. Let's join forces to support and empower working moms. #WorkingMoms #WomenInBusiness #MAKERSWomen

Interesting article from the Guardian. Have you been affected by lack of childcare options? Or have you found it difficult balancing work and childcare? This issue is probably not just exclusive to “Mothers”, carers and foster carers are likely to experience similar difficulties. Let us know your thoughts in the comments 👇🏼

What is the motherhood penalty? The motherhood penalty is the price women pay for growing their families while they’re in the workforce. Statistics show that moms in the workforce are less likely to be chosen for new roles and promotions, will earn lower salaries, and be held to a higher standard than fathers and non-mothers. According to a Harvard study, hiring managers are less likely to hire mothers than women who don’t have kids. And when they do hire a woman with children, employers are likely to offer her a lower salary than those without kids #WhyMotherstobehired For All hiring Managers , HRs , Directors , Employers : My view on Top3 reasons why you should hire a mom in any role 1.Yes they are more productive and efficient and every research shows it Quality over quantity becomes way of life We know we have to get back to children and family thereby the focus at work is bound to be concentrated and productive 2.Mothers are often masters of prioritization, multi-tasking, communication, negotiation and organization. They are incredibly resilient and adaptable : Every skill a leader needs right !!! Yes we do know to delagate, get help , situationally adapt leadership styles and go into the details nd execution too ! After all the skill of baby in one hand and managing to do all the rest of the work in other hand not compromising on priorities and quality does come handy !!! Talk about negotiating with our toddler's when they meltdown !!! Bring it on clients 😉 stakeholder management experts ! 3.Their creative and critical thinking can bring up your bottom line Ownership and wanting the best is inbuilt in the thinking once we are moms Talk about managing to get our toddler's eat a super nutrient packed millet noodles : a creativity to replace junk : to delivering the best in least time A dream Project management skill of Quality plus on time delivery is all coming as a package !!! The post is not intended to put down the effort of fathers or the help or any other :) Rather an attempt to remove the social stigma around maternity , roles offered post one becoming a mother , hesitancy to offer jobs , hesitating to add that deserved extra % of hike for mommy performers just cos they return from ML ! Employers go ahead and hire mommies they would definitely rock the game and boost your bottom line :) If a mommy of twins give a double nod ! Time to embrace policies, environment , mental acceptance at work to welcome mommies! #MomsAtWork #HireMoms #SupportMomsatWork #EmbraceMotherhoodNotPenalize I personally can see a boost in my productivity , positive transformation in handling leadership situtions after I am a mom of 2 ! Also been fortunate to be among wonderful leadership team at my workplace! What do you all say ? Would you like to share any practices at workplace you have seen ?

Did you see WalletHub's "Best State for Working Dads" list? 👨🏽🍼 Massachusetts was 🥇 on the list, per it's rankings around economic conditions, childcare and school systems, and state-funded paid parental leave. See where your state ranks on the list: https://lnkd.in/exVZtiv #workingdads #workingparents

I was shocked at these results. CT is number 1 and I have mixed feelings. The reasons for our top spot are: ➡️ 12 weeks of paid family leave (that we’re specifically taxed for) ➡️ An average income over $80k, making child care “affordable” ➡️ Highly rated public schools NGL, this gave me the ick. As a resident… I know the truth: ❎ If you’re wealthy enough, you can afford child care here (I, a middle class resident, cannot) ❎ If you’re wealthy enough, you can afford the astronomical taxes here ❎ If you live in the wealthy parts of the state, you have access to great schools ❎ That “average income” is a balance of the handful of SUPER wealthy towns, and the majority middle/low class towns. Data like this is one way to look at a state’s “livability” for families, but there’s more to the story. If you asked me, eh 3/10 wouldn’t recommend. Did your state make the list? ⬇️

The best and worst states for working parents 👀 A new study ranked states across the United States based on: 🏠 Cost of living 🙃 Ratio of cost of childcare to income 🧒🏾 Duration of available parental leave  💰 How much said leave covers financially  🏫 Public school rankings Where did your state land on the list? Let us know ⬇️ if you’re surprised by any of the results! #workingparents #parenting https://lnkd.in/eaymjAxk

This shakes me to my core. It demonstrates just how much more we need to do - on a macro and micro level. The government needs to be doing more but businesses also need to do more to pave the way. For example, they need to be challenging the process by recognising when women are working below their level of capability and encouraging them to step up in a flexible way that allows for them to also meet their parental duties. Flexibility means different things to different people. Offering hybrid working is great but it’s not enough. Ask your people (women and men!) what working flexibly means to them. And then rethink systems, processes, and people/role structures to allow for this to happen. Thankful that at Hilton, we are really leaning into the need to attract, retain and grow our female workforce.

Society celebrates motherhood through extensive commercial campaigns, endless products and public messages, but there lies a disconcerting underbelly of policies and practices that systematically undermine the well-being and career prospects of mothers. This contradiction is the most apparent in stringent return-to-office mandates combined with a lack of family and medical leave and dwindling childcare subsidies — all of which have a disproportionately adverse effect on women, who bear the greatest burden of caregiving. #childcare #paidfamilyleave #paidmedicalleave #hybrid #remote

Mothers forced to leave jobs due to childcare struggles A report by the Fawcett Society reveals that around 250,000 mothers with young children have left their jobs due to difficulties in balancing work and childcare. The lack of flexible working arrangements and affordable childcare, along with outdated attitudes towards motherhood, have hindered women's progress, the report said. The survey of 3,000 working parents of preschoolers found that one in five working mothers has considered leaving their job due to such challenges. The poll also highlighted that 75% of working parents take unpaid leave for childcare, with higher rates among non-white women and single mothers. Jane Lorigan, the chief executive of Totaljobs, the recruitment firm that was also involved in conducting the survey, pointed to critical labour shortages in the UK economy and warned that the pressures of childcare could ultimately have a longer-term impact on an ever-shrinking workforce. “There are more mothers in the workplace than ever before, and businesses need to create an environment where they can flourish,” said Lorigan. “Not only do working parents need more support, but we need to ensure this support extends to the people who need it the most.” Zoe Wood #HR #HumanResources #workforce #motherhood #workingmothers #childcare #WorkLifeBalance