FROM LABOUR WARD TO LABOUR FORCE
IT'S NOT WORKING.
Global survey of 8,000 mothers reveals the truth about returning to work after having a baby
While the pandemic shone a spotlight on flexible working, returning to work still isn't working for many mothers.
The Female Lead and Peanut's research finds that 47% of unsatisfied returning mothers in the UK and USA will quit their job within a year.
Many mothers feel overwhelmed and unsupported, and employers risk losing valuable talent if they fail to address these issues.
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The workforce is not made for working mothers.
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The Female Lead and Peanut's groundbreaking research found that a staggering 35% feel their work set-up is unsustainable.
But we can change this. Our study uncovers what returning mothers want, and reveals the striking business benefits if they feel supported at work. It's a clear call to action to flip the "motherhood penalty" into a "motherhood reward" for companies.
Read our full UK research report below (US and Global reports coming soon).
Our free in-depth toolkit will help you put our research into practice and supercharge returning mothers in your company.
