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What Makes or Breaks a Parental Leave? Your Manager

What Makes or Breaks a Parental Leave? Your Manager

by Lori Mihalich-Levin | Dec 19, 2020 | Leadership, Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave

I’m going to go out on a limb and say that the single most important factor in whether an employee feels support during parental leave is their manager.  “Someone’s manager is THE single most important factor?!”, you ask, skeptically?  Yes, hands down. But what...
Should I Shorten My Parental Leave for a Work Opportunity?

Should I Shorten My Parental Leave for a Work Opportunity?

by Lori Mihalich-Levin | Jan 18, 2020 | Maternity Leave

Should a new mom or dad shorten parental leave for a special opportunity that comes up at work?  This excellent question came up last week in the Mindful Return course.  It’s a common question, so I wanted to answer it publicly here on the blog.  Here was this new...
What Gets Measured Matters: Encourage Your Company to Do THIS to Support Working Parents

What Gets Measured Matters: Encourage Your Company to Do THIS to Support Working Parents

by Lori Mihalich-Levin | Nov 16, 2019 | Working Mom

In terms of data that gets measured, two truths come to mind when I think about how working parents are faring in the workforce these days.  On the one hand, the so-called “motherhood penalty” is well-documented and studied.  We know, for example, that working mothers...
Help! My Company (and My Role) Went Through a Major Change or Reorg While I Was Out on Parental Leave

Help! My Company (and My Role) Went Through a Major Change or Reorg While I Was Out on Parental Leave

by Lori Mihalich-Levin | Mar 16, 2019 | Uncategorized

Imagine you’re out on parental leave, gazing into the eyes of your sweet baby.  You’re facing your return to work with some mixed emotions.  Sadness at leaving your baby.  But excitement at the prospect of professional conversations with other adult human beings. ...
Dear Employers: Parents are Parents are Parents

Dear Employers: Parents are Parents are Parents

by Lori Mihalich-Levin | Oct 6, 2018 | Uncategorized

Attending the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance’s (DFA’s) Annual Meeting in Washington, DC, last week inspired me to write this letter to all employers.  If you’re an organization wanting to take that next step toward more equitable and fair parental leave...
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