Mental Health Tips for Corporate Working Moms

Working moms and the corporate workplace

Working moms are superheroes—that’s an understatement.? Superheroes don’t exist in real life.

Working moms are real-life heroes with suits and heels.? They strive to know how to balance life and work while they try to prioritize their families needs over themselves.? Think of sacrifice, love, care, support, and strength…and you will have a perfect demonstration of these characteristics in a working mom.

Like it or not…Earth is yet a male-dominant planet.? Research studies show that mothers working in the corporate sector face considerable challenges.? The social dynamics of the corporate workplace treat working moms differently.? They also face challenges like limited career opportunities, unequal pay, lack of support, time management, and inconvenient interruptions.

I will not rant about all those issues a working mom faces in a corporate workplace.? This blog will discuss the 5 easy, yet powerful ways to take care of the mental and emotional well-being of working moms in the corporate sector.

So, whether you are a working mom or an employer, read this blog to the end.? I am willing to bet that your workplace will transform into a heaven of humanity when you better support these valuable team members.

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5 Powerful Ways to Take Care of Working Moms’ Well-being in the Corporate Workplace

Little adjustments and simple ways of taking care can significantly ease the lives of working moms.? About 75% of women in a workspace are mothers!

Here are 5 ways you can support your working mothers;

1.????Offer flexible work arrangements to working moms.

Flexibility is a necessity for working mothers juggling professional responsibilities with family obligations.? According to a recent study by the?International Journal of Sociology,?flexible work arrangements significantly contribute to the well-being of working moms. With 65% reporting reduced stress levels and 45% reporting increased job satisfaction if flexibility is available.

Offering options such as telecommuting, flexible hours, and compressed workweeks allows mothers to manage their work-life balance better.??Flexible work arrangements result?in higher productivity and retention rates.

2.????Create a friendly, kind, and “understanding” work culture.

The culture of a workplace plays a crucial role in shaping the experiences of working mothers.? Research from?NIH?(National Institute of Health) indicates that a friendly, supportive, and empathetic work culture leads to higher job satisfaction among these working moms.? They feel valued and respected.

Implementing policies prioritizing work-life balance fosters a sense of belonging and reduces feelings of isolation for working mothers. These would include paid parental leave, lactation support programs, and on-site childcare facilities.

Similarly, your company must promote a culture of kindness and understanding.? Fellow colleagues and supervisors offer support and encouragement creating loyalty and trust.? It can significantly enhance the mental well-being of working moms and enable them to thrive personally and professionally.

Continue reading about supporting working moms, returnship, and maternal mental health to build a strong company culture. Together we can make positive shifts to our bottom line, the health of our companies, and our employees!

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