12/20/2023

Unlocking Potential

How to create a family-friendly workplace culture

The need for family-friendly policies and supportive cultures has never been more evident in the modern workplace. HR leaders shoulder the responsibility of attracting and retaining top talent and fostering an environment where working moms can thrive professionally and personally.

Working moms grapple with various challenges affecting their work-life balance and overall job satisfaction. From managing child care and elderly parents’ responsibilities to navigating career progression, the demands are diverse and dynamic. Recognizing and understanding these challenges are the initial steps toward creating an environment that genuinely supports working moms.

A critical concern amid these challenges is the child care cliff — an abrupt decline in accessible and affordable child care options that can trigger a substantial exodus of mothers from the workplace. This phenomenon was evident during the recent pandemic, where the closure of child care facilities or limited capacity presented unprecedented challenges for working moms. Faced with these obstacles, many working moms had to make the difficult choice between sustaining their careers and fulfilling caregiving responsibilities, resulting in a staggering 2.3 million mothers exiting the workforce.

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