The article provides data and statistics on maternity leave and return to work in Great Britain. The data suggests that employers are becoming more family friendly in their provision of flexible working arrangements and facilities. A majority of women returning from maternity leave in 2005 made ...
As one way to balance work andchildcare responsibilities, many moms explore alternative arrangements likepart-time employment. But the big question is: Can you negotiate a flexible return to work after maternity leave? The answer, unfortunately, isn't straightforward. Some employees may need to rely...
Now I’m due to return to work in a few months and am stuck. Financially it’s just not going to be possible for me to return full time due to childcare costs, but my partner and I can just about make it work with me going back 2.5 days a week with one ...
Go to the Texas Mother-Friendly Worksite websiteto see whether your workplace is a Texas Mother-Friendly Worksite. This program promotes breastfeeding for moms when they return to work. Talk to your friends and family. Find out whether they have any experience with breastfeeding while at work...
Talk to your manager or HR department about your return to work plan. Discuss your options for working hours, workload, and flexibility. You may be able to negotiate a phased return, a part-time schedule, or a work-from-home arrangement. Be clear about your needs and goals and t...
The paper examines access to and use of maternity leave and return to work policies in a large organisation. The analysis is set within the context of evidence from a recent national survey which illustrates the combinations of paid and unpaid leave arrangements utilised by Australian mothers around...
Offer a Gradual Return Both Mel and Lucy took advantage of Emerald’s “Returnity” policy. It’s a “mutually agreed phased return,” which allows parents to make a more gradual return to work. As part of this staggered approach, they stayed in touch with their teams in the days leading...
I’ve been fortunate with my return to work after maternity leave, but not all working moms’ experiences are the same. Those employers who make the effort to show working moms, and parents in general, that they value, support, and are invested in them as people, not just employees, will...
In this paper we focus specifically on the use of maternity leave, presenting an overview of pre-birth employment and eligibility status, utilisation of maternity and other types of leave, and changes in employment status on return to work. This statistical backdrop is then extended with ...
If your child is starting childcare–whether it’s daycare or with a nanny–consider starting them a week or two before you return to work after maternity leave. This will allow both of you to adjust as you get comfortable with them spending time with new people and a new routine as well...