EPISODE · Jul 15, 2025 · 16 MIN
5 Mistakes Managers Make When Parents Return
from Between Meetings & Motherhood · host Mothered Media
Most managers want to do the right thing when someone returns from leave.But good intentions don’t always lead to good reentry—and silence is louder than we think.In this episode, I’m breaking down five common mistakes managers make when a new parent returns to work—mistakes that often lead to burnout, invisibility, and quiet exits.We’ll talk about:Why “Welcome back!” isn’t a planThe unspoken danger of meeting overloadHow to rebuild trust and visibility in the first 90 daysWhether you’re managing someone through reentry—or returning yourself—this episode is a strategic blueprint for what not to do, and exactly what to do instead.Want to build a reentry system that retains top talent?Learn more at: executivemoms.co/workshops
What this episode covers
Most managers want to do the right thing when someone returns from leave.But good intentions don’t always lead to good reentry—and silence is louder than we think.In this episode, I’m breaking down five common mistakes managers make when a new parent returns to work—mistakes that often lead to burnout, invisibility, and quiet exits.We’ll talk about:Why “Welcome back!” isn’t a planThe unspoken danger of meeting overloadHow to rebuild trust and visibility in the first 90 daysWhether you’re managing someone through reentry—or returning yourself—this episode is a strategic blueprint for what not to do, and exactly what to do instead.Want to build a reentry system that retains top talent?Learn more at: executivemoms.co/workshops
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