Navigating the transition back to work can be challenging for mothers and it’s crucial for employers to understand their role in making this process as supportive as possible. This session equipped HR professionals, managers, and organizational leaders with essential knowledge and practical strategies to better support new moms in the workplace.
Key topics included:
- Understanding Leave Entitlements: Learn about the crucial distinctions between maternity leave and bonding leave, and how these entitlements apply to parents.
- Legal Updates: Gain an overview of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and discover how recent changes, including the new EEOC quorum, may affect enforcement and compliance requirements.
- Physical Accommodations: Explore the unique physical restrictions and limitations mothers may face when returning to work, and discuss best practices for accommodating their needs in the workplace.
- Perinatal Mental Health: Delve into the mental health challenges many moms experience from pregnancy through the first year postpartum, and understand how these can impact work performance and well-being.
- Welcoming Moms Back: Discover effective strategies for managers and supervisors to foster a supportive, inclusive environment that welcomes moms back to work and facilitates their success.
By the end of this webinar, participants were better prepared to create a positive, compliant, and empathetic work environment for mothers, benefiting both employees and the organization as a whole.
