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How Companies Can Support Moms in–and Returning to—the Workplace

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The pandemic added additional obstacles for parents, with just under half of moms (45%) “not actively working” after the pandemic hit in April 2020, according to the Census Bureau. For some parents, having more than one child may be when childcare becomes more costly than their salary or wages can accommodate.

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Why we need to consider switching to a 4-day workweek — now 

Ideas.Ted

The results: Increased productivity and creativity; improved recruitment and retention; less burnout for founders and leaders; and more balanced and sustainable lives for workers — all without cutting salaries or sacrificing customer service. As a result, companies didn’t cut salaries when they reduced hours.

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How We Need To Adjust To The Future Of Work – A personal interview with Bonnie Low-Kramen by Karen Mangia for Thrive Global

Bonnie Low Kramen

Base salary is only one way to earn money. The innovative strategies around the issues of mental health and wellbeing include providing financial support to receive counseling and medical help. Long before March, 2020, Executive Assistants were aware that their official job descriptions were painfully obsolete and out of date.