How can policies be designed to better support working mothers and promote work-life balance?
Transitions from college life to a professional environment is a big step but is both exciting and challenging.The individual has to make many adjustments and change their lifestyle. these may include the following: Growth in the graph: Every job has its own required practice and set of skills requiRead more
Transitions from college life to a professional environment is a big step but is both exciting and challenging.The individual has to make many adjustments and change their lifestyle. these may include the following:
- Growth in the graph: Every job has its own required practice and set of skills required. As a fresher the graph of skills will always be low and the individual must always strive hard to make sure the graph is increasing.
- Individual routine: Unlike the college 9 to 5 schedule the individual has to be prepared to work extra and give their fullest to gain knowledge, experience and to impress.
- Work-Life balance: Unlike the college life where there is always a balance between the studies and life, here the individual has maintain spare some time for family , freinds and most importantly for themselves.
- Communication: Effective communication becomes the most important factor. People judge you based on your communication skills.
- Responsibility : In a job, the individual is accountable for their work. There’s less room for mistakes, and deadlines are crucial. Unlike college assignments, your work impacts the entire team or company.
Some of the best policies for working mother would be offering flexible work arrangements like remote works, flexible timimgs allowing mothers to manage the child care along with managing the work responsibilty efficiently allowing generous paid parental leave for parents along with backup childcareRead more
Some of the best policies for working mother would be offering flexible work arrangements like remote works, flexible timimgs allowing mothers to manage the child care along with managing the work responsibilty efficiently allowing generous paid parental leave for parents along with backup childcare options for unexpected situation, provides essential support during critical times. The financial and logistical burdens can be reduced from the mothers through childcare assistance program or even on-site childcare facilities. Giving mothers designated work hours rather than extra work loads and overtimes. Thus giving them a healthy life and sufficient time for their family and children. Finally offering benefits other than childcare, such as fertility assistance or eldercare resources, demonstrates a commitment to support working mothers throughout the various life stages.
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