The One Thing Working Moms Wish Their Employers Understood

"We are expected to parent like we don't work, and we're expected to work like we don't parent."Charlotte Speak, founder of Power of the Parent, has dedicated her career to changing thaemotionalwellbeing #MomContent #wfh #workfromhomeparent-friendly workplace actually looks, feels, and sounds like and it goes way beyond flexible hours and working from home.In this episode you'll learn:The real benefits companies gain from employing parents (skills most managers never even notice)Why the "Line Manager Lottery" is the biggest threat to working mom retentionThe commercial case for keeping your best working moms (recruitment costs more than you think)How to advocate for yourself in any job interview — questions to ask that reveal the real cultureWhy "consistency" and "sameness" are not the same thing when it comes to workplace supportThe one shift that costs companies nothing but changes everything: encouraging story sharingHow to identify your own strengths and communicate them to your employerWhether you're an employee or an employer, this conversation will change how you see the working mom in the room.⏱️ CHAPTERS:0:00 Introduction: Empathetic Workspaces & Guest Introduction1:39 What a Parent-Friendly Workspace Actually Looks Like5:50 The Benefits of Employing Parents10:13 The "Line Manager Lottery"14:37 The Commercial Case for Retaining Working Moms17:15 The Most Impactful Shift: Encouraging Story Sharing20:20 How Working Moms Can Advocate for Themselves23:22 Questions to Ask in Interviews to Find a Supportive Culture25:27 Creating a Fair Playing Field for Everyone29:05 The Final Five: Personal Reflections on Motherhood🎙️ ABOUT THE GUEST:Charlotte Speak is the founder of Power of the Parent, a business helping organisations unlock the leadership potential of working parents. Read more about Charlottes work at Power Of The Parent: https://power-of-the-parent.com/🎧 ABOUT THE MOMENTS PODCAST:The MOMents Podcast is for ambitious working moms building a life that works for both family AND career. Hosted by Madge Booth, without the filters.Follow The MOMents Podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moments_omnimedia/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moments_omnimedia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572218987263&locale=mt_MT# LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moments-omnimedia Website: https://www.momentsmedia.co.za/ #workingmomrights #momfriendlyworkplace #workingmom #careeradviceformoms #workplacewellbeing #workingmother #CharlotteSpeak #PowerOfTheParent #WorkingMoms #CareerMoms #WomenEmpoweringWomen #ParentingPodcast #DiscoverPodcasts #emotionalwellbeing #MomContent #wfh #workfromhome