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Moms are the ultimate multitaskers! 🙌 This Mother's Day, let's celebrate the incredible women who balance work and family. Our data explores how Mom & Dad celebrations differ. #mothersday #mothersday2024 #datavisualization

“Motherhood in the workplace is not just a conversation for working moms.” Full stop. Yesterday I had the privilege of speaking to 150+ women in technology for Premier Connects, Inc. Women in Tech Forum with my dear friends Natalie Caula Hauff and Susannah Dellinger. We spoke about the community I have created this year in Charleston for executive mothers called The Helm. This conversation regarding getting more mothers in leadership roles, board seats, and at the helm of their organizations is not just one for the women in the room. It’s a conversation that all businesses need to be having. Over 70% of women with children under the age of six are working in the United States. Over 56.8% of our workforce are women. It is an easy statement to say that our economy depends on these mothers showing up every day. And because of that, we need more mothers in leadership roles advocating for a business environment and work cultures that support these women to show up holistically. Motherhood in the workplace is not often a welcomed conversation. Even as one of the biggest advocates for executive mothers, I still find myself second-guessing posting content just like this on LinkedIn. I encourage you to lean in and really take a look at the hurdles our working mothers and leaders are jumping through on a daily basis. Asking women to compartmentalize their lives and leave the most important part of their being at home for 40+ hours a week is not only unfair and unrealistic, it’s bad business. Compartmentalizing takes energy and effort. And you will get a much more productive, efficient, and satisfied employee by just supporting her to not have to hide and separate her motherhood. And if you need a reason to support us beyond just being a good human, it translates to your bottom line. Thank you to the team at Premier Connects, Inc. for giving me the platform to speak and thank you to all my fellow members of The Helm who do this hard work in the organizations and in their homes every day. #chiefmatriarch #workingmoms #executivemothers #womeninleadership #momswholead

I say it all the time, but what we really need is for workplaces to change for women, rather than expecting women to change for workplaces. That’s why this January, Moms First & Adecco Group US Foundation are inviting moms and employers alike to join a New Year’s resolution to make workplaces work out   for moms. Get it? Because when a majority of moms say they dread returning to work after a period of caregiving, and when 1 in 3 moms consider leaving the workforce entirely, something is deeply broken with our workplaces. So throughout the month, we'll be rolling out resources for moms to go to their employers and advocate for better support, and for moms in positions of power to implement the changes working moms need. Join us by signing on to the New Year's Resolution here: https://lnkd.in/enz_WAbA

The Family Planning Hackathon application ends tomorrow! The Family Planning Hackathon provides a platform for participants to collaborate, brainstorm, and develop innovative solutions that address the challenges and opportunities in family planning. It encourage diverse minds to create groundbreaking solutions that address the challenges and unmet needs of women in family planning. Participants are encouraged to think outside the box and explore creative approaches that leverage technology to improve women's access to information, services, and self-management tools. Register with this link: pseforfp.ng/hackathon/ #FPhackathon #familyplanning

An unspoken business disruptor is impacting 4 out of every 10 women in the workforce. Why is this biological reality - menopause - still cloaked in silence? Imagine feeling uncomfortable, unproductive, and misunderstood but too afraid to speak out. An overwhelming 87% of women have never shared their menopause symptoms with their employer. The silent reasons? → Fearing judgement. → Battling feelings of shame → Bracing against potential discrimination 📌When discussions about women's representation in the workplace emerge, I can't help but wonder how many talented women have been forced to walk away, swept aside by a culture that denies a natural life phase. As leaders, we're in a unique position to rewrite this narrative: 1️⃣ Promote a culture of kindness, compassion, and awareness – empathy is powerful. 2️⃣ Ensure our workplaces support women 45+ – reliable hard working women. 3️⃣ Offer remote work flexibility – not all good work happens in the office. But we can always do more. ➨ So, what else can we do to break the silence and make the workplace a better place for women 45+?

This International Women’s Day has me reflecting a lot about a recent post I saw by a young mother heading off on her second maternity leave - voicing all the career angst that comes with that. In it she wondered about taking that much time away from her career and how to balance being a mom who values her time with family, and also has career ambitions. How to balance both sides of you - and find fulfillment. It made me think back to my early career when maternity leave was only a few short months. How I chose not to re-enter the workforce right away. How I chose to structure our agency as a young mom prioritizing work from home and flexible work hours in the early 2000’s. When I watch women struggle with all the same conflicted emotions I’m reminded: -First, how jarring it was to go from full throttle career mode to newborn baby care mode. I was not prepared! -Stepping away will not harm your career – in fact it allows you to bring new perspectives and wisdom to your work life. -It is always a juggling act to balance career/family Having a partner who supports you and finds a way to help balance it all with you is key- aka YOUR family plan. Finally, I guess I want to say to young woman – it is all possible and our family/career paths are a journey - always in development. Also - you can be a Grandma too and be balancing work/family. There’s many of us who have gone on your journey – we’re here for you! Also-head on over to Instagram as we celebrate the incredible women at TK - everyone in the company contributed one word to describe the women at TK Events Inc. https://lnkd.in/dQEg_jKq #internationalwomensday #investinwomen #eventplanning #eventmanagement

As we celebrate International Women's Day, it is important to highlight the invaluable contributions of women in the workplace and delve into the importance of fostering women’s well-being. At MeTime Healing, we believe in the strength of community. Building a supportive community is critical to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace environment. This involves creating a space where women feel connected, valued and empowered. Women in the workplace can benefit greatly from a supportive network where experiences are shared, advice is given, and fellowship thrives. This International Women's Day, let us celebrate the achievements of women in the workplace while recognizing the importance of prioritizing their well-being. MeTime Healing is committed to providing a platform where women can not only excel professionally but also nurture their mental and emotional health. Together, let us continue to build workplaces that empower women to thrive and succeed on their terms. At MeTime Healing, we recognize that a thriving work environment is one where women not only excel professionally but also prioritize their mental and emotional health. Please join us in honoring the women who have made it possible to be the change we want to see in the world – share with us a story of a changemaker who has inspired you and championed your success. ✨💫 🤍Together, let's honor the contributions of women, today and every day!

This morning we hosted a fully booked W Corp event, focused on the amazing work C&C Search’s friend and workcrush Geeta Sidhu-Robb is doing to create a more equitable world of work for women. We ran out of time for questions, but if you would like to discuss what your business is doing to support and be a better workplace for women (we are talking menopause and perimenopause awareness, period policy, shouldering more unpaid work) then get in touch with us or Geeta. 💫 Did you know businesses with more female leaders than their counterparts report higher profits and innovation ? 💫 Did you know boards with higher percentages of women out perform more male dominated boards by up to 66%? 💫 Did you know 1 in 10 women have to quit the workforce because of the difficult they face getting flexible work around child care arrangements? We are proud to be a W Corp accredited and love sharing our insights with our clients and colleagues. Get in touch for a meeting: Chloe@candcsearch.co.uk

Do me a favour. Please. So in the week of International Women's Day there will be the inevitable once a year posts from businesses doing the 'PR thang', but there will also be posts from businesses truly committed to supporting their female talent to thrive...... (and research shows that when women thrive.... funny things happen.) The ECONOMY does better. BUSINESSES make more profit, and are more innovative. And ALL EMPLOYEES are better engaged. This International Women's Day, give a gift to a women you know in Hertfordshire. Tell them about this event (link in comments). It's an in-person boutique workshop for women only who are feeling 'meh' about their career and wanting to make a change but are stuck somehow. Brilliant for those navigating back from Maternity leave, New leadership roles, Menopause or other squiggle that has left their confidence lacking and their identity slightly fuzzy. It’ll be practical, thought-provoking and leave you with tangible insights and reflections on your career and clarity on your next steps. Please tag a business or individual who you think would move forward by attending.