5 Mistakes Managers Make When Parents Return
from Between Meetings and Motherhood Hosted by Alexa Starks
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 plan The unspoken danger of meeting overload How to rebuild trust and visibility in the first 90 days Whether 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 Get full access to Like a Motherf*cker at likeamotherf.substack.com/subscribe
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