Listen to Your Mothers

??This week, co-founder Miriam Rubin, MBA presented on Suffolk University’s Women in the Workforce Panel alongside Niru D. Leah Grannum and Tamika Jacques, Ed.D. ??Miriam shared some words of wisdom for young women entering the workforce, including: ?There is no ONE way to be an effective leader. ?Don’t assume that if it’s obvious to you, it’s obvious to others and don’t be afraid to state the obvious. ?Instead of telling women to “be more confident,” we should focus on empowering women with the tools, knowledge, connections, and ownership they need to feel confident. Thank you, Suffolk University for including us in this inspiring event!

Last week, we asked you some trivia questions about remote work. See how you did! When it comes to remote work, did you know…? ??Technology employers had the most job postings for fully remote jobs (18%), legal employers had the least (8%) ??Colorado has the highest percentage of remote workers (37.4%) while Mississippi has the lowest (11.93%) ????Most remote workers are men. In 2024, 49.6% of remote workers identified as male while 46.4% identified as female; 1.3% identified as transgender and the additional 2.8% did not disclose their gender. How did you score on our pop quiz?

Our latest research on paid leave is making waves—and touching a nerve. Moms First and McKinsey & Company uncovered a paid leave paradox that’s grabbing headlines in Forbes, Bloomberg, Fast Company, Motherly?, and more: ?? Dads are 25% more likely to be eligible for paid family leave—but 25% less likely to take it. ?? In just three states (NY, NJ, CA), fathers left 4 million weeks of paid leave on the table in 2022. ?? The #1 reason? More than two-thirds of men believed they didn’t need to take leave if their partner did. But here’s the truth: When dads take leave, moms have better career outcomes, kids thrive, and families are stronger. It’s time to change the script. The fight for paid leave isn’t just about policy. It’s about shifting culture, too. Because caregiving isn’t a mom’s job—it’s a partnership. Read the report to dig into the research behind the headlines—and how tools like PaidLeave.AI can help expand access: https://lnkd.in/eGs62zcZ

Happy #WomensHistoryMonth! We honor the many organizations who make workplaces better for women and mothers. Melanin Mass Moms works to bridge the gap between community resources and health disparities for mothers of color as they navigate all stages of motherhood. Last spring, Listen to Your Mothers co-founder Renée ?m?ladé (Omolade) had the honor of being the keynote speaker at their Black Motherhood Celebration brunch, where she performed Phenomenal Woman, a poem by Maya Angelou. https://lnkd.in/ectsUcgk

In honor of #WorkingMomsDay, we’ve rounded up some of the best advice for employers on LinkedIn! Shoutout to the brilliant minds creating workplaces where both moms and companies can thrive: Asma Faizan Samantha Gould PANKAJ TALEKAR Layal Sahyoun Kacia Grant, CAPS, CPM #WorkingMoms #HR #WorkPlaceCulture #ListentoYourMothers

Can you answer these remote work trivia questions? Comment your answers below and tune in next week to see how you did! ?? Ques. 1: Which industry most frequently offers remote work? ?? Ques. 2: Which state has the highest percentage of remote workers? ?? Ques. 3: What gender is most likely to work from home?

This #InternationalWomensDay, take a moment to read about the history of working women from our Co-Founder Renée ?m?ladé (Omolade). If you do a quick search for "first working women in America," Renée notes, you’ll see many articles highlighting the experiences of white women entering the workforce during the 1920’s; a narrative which contrasts the historical reality, perpetuating a dangerous and inaccurate portrayal of the American workforce. Renée shares a more accurate and full history of working mothers in America, which acknowledges the significant contributions of Black women to the nation’s economic prosperity. https://lnkd.in/eMTT9P6U

Happy #EmployeeAppreciationDay! Trust, respect, and fair pay are just some of the many attributes that make the Listen to Your Mothers Co-Founders Renée ?m?ladé (Omolade), Miriam Rubin, MBA, Andrea Lebron and Katrina M. feel appreciated at work. ??We want to know: What makes YOU feel appreciated at work?

Are you worried about losing your employees because of a return to office mandate?? Here are three RTO tips from people manager, working mom, and Listen to Your Mothers Co-Founder Andrea Lebron: ?? Ease into the transition back to the office ??? Offer flexibility where you can ???? Be mindful of family schedules and needs when planning events #RTO #HR #ReturntoOffice

?? Do you know the laws supporting moms in the workplace? ???? Make sure you’re up on the evolving Massachusetts employment laws around accommodating workers who are pregnant or parenting! Paid Family & Medical Leave: Provides up to 26 weeks of paid leave per calendar year for qualifying reasons including employee/family health conditions or bonding with baby Paid Sick Leave: Employers must provide a minimum of 40 hours of paid sick time each year Small Necessities Leave: Requires employers to provide 24 hours of leave per year for parents to attend school activities and parent-teacher conferences #HR #WorkingMoms #HRBenefits