Work-life balance contributes to major career growth in a woman’s life. It affects job satisfaction, productive functioning at the workplace, and eventually retention. The bottom line is, if a woman can effectively balance her personal and professional life, she is going to do wonders for her career.

Work-life balance can be fostered within an organization by building a culture concerned about the well-being of employees. Flexibility in work schedules, telecommuting, and flex hours are some of the common incentives for employees. On-site childcare or subsidized childcare would greatly alleviate stress for working mothers. In addition, the parental leave policy for both parents is very supportive of the new parents and would bring in gender equality.

Further to this, mentorship opportunities, career development, and leadership training could be offered in the workplace to facilitate women moving ahead in their careers. Employee resource groups can facilitate the support network for women, including the problem-solving of issues most relevant to them. In a nutshell, diverse, inclusive, and healthy workplaces are extremely important for recruiting and retaining the best female talent.