Mothers returning to work after a period of maternity leave should ensure they do their research, a female career development firm has said. They suggested that "planning is everything" and recommended mothers are "very clear" on what they want well before they go back to work. And it could never be a better time to heed that advice as business attitudes are getting tougher.
"Start taking action well in advance of returning to work. Speak to your boss and agree roles, responsibilities, work hours and home working arrangements," she stated. "All this can take several weeks, so the sooner you set the wheels in motion the better."
A recent survey by Regus found that the number of firms planning to hire mothers returning to work has fallen radically over the past year. Just over a quarter of small and medium-sized businesses are planning to do so, compared to 28 per cent 12 months ago. The study found that 38 per cent of employers still fear that working mothers may show less commitment and flexibility than other workers. Some 31 per cent of employers believe working mums will leave shortly after returning to have another child.
APA equally advices to prepare, consider all the options that might be suggested and have answers ready. Members can view their rights and other issues in the Members’ section of the website (knowledge Zone, Your Family area).
Gareth, APA
"Start taking action well in advance of returning to work. Speak to your boss and agree roles, responsibilities, work hours and home working arrangements," she stated. "All this can take several weeks, so the sooner you set the wheels in motion the better."
A recent survey by Regus found that the number of firms planning to hire mothers returning to work has fallen radically over the past year. Just over a quarter of small and medium-sized businesses are planning to do so, compared to 28 per cent 12 months ago. The study found that 38 per cent of employers still fear that working mothers may show less commitment and flexibility than other workers. Some 31 per cent of employers believe working mums will leave shortly after returning to have another child.
APA equally advices to prepare, consider all the options that might be suggested and have answers ready. Members can view their rights and other issues in the Members’ section of the website (knowledge Zone, Your Family area).
Gareth, APA
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