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.
(USA and global reports coming soon)
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.
