The blog "Beyond Parental Leave: Ways to Support Moms Returning to Work" was first published on August 13, 2024. Jennifer Barnes, CEO of Optima Office, shared her insights on how companies can better support working parents. As a working mother herself, Jennifer understands the challenges ...
Four years ago, when her daughter’s condition showed signs of full recovery after years of treatment and support, Lin wanted to return to work. “On one hand, family finances were a concern. On the other, I felt that I couldn’t stay out of work forever or I would start to feel us...
Startup focuses on moms returning to work forceERIC RUTH
I have been a stay-at-home mom to two little girls, for the last eight years. I was privileged to be able to be there for all their "firsts"- first steps, first words, first day of kindergarten. Now that they are both in school, it's time for me to re-enter the work force....
Returning to work after maternity leave can be an emotional transition for new mothers. It is common for them to feel anxious about leaving their baby and unsure about focusing on their job. To prepare emotionally, new mothers can begin by prioritizing self-care. This includes scheduling time ...
Mom Relaunch was a thriving platform for me to put together my ideas and to come round again with my work discipline. It helped to reinstate my passion that I was almost letting go of. Through this journey, I have also made some great friends that I plan to hold on to for life. ...
We are on a mission. Parents with career breaks for caregiving are an invaluable source of talent for corporate America—they bring a strong skillset, a proven work record, reliability, life experience, and confidence. So why does it seem nearly impossible for them—for women like you—to ge...
Returning to Work after Childbirth: A Comparative Legal Perspective on Discrimination Affecting New MomsDiscriminationHuman RightsIstanbul ConventionThe aim of this article is focused on the analysis of the impact of article no. 4 of the Istanbul Convention as a tool against the discrimination of ...
had one child under four years old and was just back from maternity leave with her second. But later that year,WSJpublished a front-page story about moms returning to work after maternity leave only to throw in the towel. Norman Pearlstine, Managing Editor at the time, reached out to her...
IT specialist Jenny Matthews (Wanlim) promised husband Ian (Andres) that she’d support his aspirations to be a screenwriter. Returning to work after giving birth, she has something of an existential crisis. Val Szalinsky (McVie) leads the local Toddler Time these women attend. She is quick...