Celebrating Working Moms: Balancing Careers and Motherhood

A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create, nurture and transform. - Diane Mariechild

Throughout my life, women have had a profound impact on me in various ways. Whether it be as a mother, sister, wife, or daughter, I am fortunate to have numerous women in my life who have influenced me greatly.

Growing up, I have always seen women often work what I call as the "second shift", where they take on the responsibilities of both a full-time job and managing their household and family. This can mean working double shifts, as they continue to take care of their home and loved ones after completing their workday. It's a demanding and challenging activity that requires immense dedication and perseverance on their part.

One of the recent studies at Washington University in St. Louis showed mothers' work hours fell four to five times as much as fathers'.?

Although we are seeing progress in men taking on equal responsibility for household chores, the majority of housework and caregiving is still carried out by women. This can be attributed, in part, to the natural instinct women have towards nurturing and caring for their families. According to a recent study by Visier , 70% of full-time working women continue to bear the majority of caregiving responsibilities at home.

Technological Advances Changed the Face of the Society

?In one of the studies conducted by the University of Michigan in 2018, when a mother achieves success in her career, people may question how she manages to perform exceptionally well while also being a good parent. Conversely, if a mother is a dedicated and effective parent, people may assume that she cannot excel in her career. This bias prevailed for a long time but not anymore.

In the past, working mothers have faced a lack of resources to support their needs. However, the pandemic and advancements in technology have changed the game. Thanks to technological advancements and supportive work policies, we are now witnessing a positive evolution in society, particularly when it comes to working mothers.

?Supportive Policies Encourage Women's Workforce Participation?

With companies investing in policies to support mothers in the workforce, we are seeing a reduction in social biases against working mothers. These policies, including paid parental leave, on-site day care, and flexible work hours, are empowering women to succeed both in their careers and in their personal lives.

Smart organizations recognize the importance of investing in initiatives that help mothers successfully re-enter the workforce after taking a career break. To enable working mothers to balance their careers with motherhood, many companies are now implementing policy changes that support their needs. With the rise of remote work, new challenges and opportunities have presented themselves for women in the workplace.

Women- The Driving Force Behind Techment's Success

?As the driving force behind Techment for the past decade, I take great pride in recognizing the invaluable contributions of my entire workforce, including the women in my organization. Their hard work and dedication have played a pivotal role in the success of our company.

We believe that with the rising number of women in our workforce, we are experiencing greater profitability, better margins and higher revenue with every passing year. Our experience over the years has shown that diversity fosters innovation, mentorship, and collaboration in the workplace.?

Implementing of more flexible work arrangements, such as remote working models, maternity leaves, medical insurance policies, and upskilling and reskilling have proven to be particularly helpful in enabling women to balance their work and parenting responsibilities at Techment. ?

We feel proud to share that Techment is one of the first IT ventures in Central India to have ideated, executed, and successfully built an IT ecosystem in small towns. We are rapidly replicating this model to harness local talent and ensure a better work-life balance by enabling people to build careers without having to leave their hometowns.

Women are the real architects of society. - Harriet Beecher Stowe