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The Business of New Mothers Being Welcomed at Work

Adam Groff

May 04, 2015

As a small business owner, it's your job to ensure all of your employees feel welcome at work, especially new mothers returning to work.

It's important for new mothers and mothers who have just adopted to return to work as normal and pick up where they left off.

Here are just a few ways your small business can welcome new mothers back to the workplace:

Companies That Treat New Mothers the Best

If your small business is looking for solid examples of how to treat new mothers when they return to work, there are some major corporations that can provide some insight. Although your business may not be able to match what larger companies offer, it's still helpful to have an idea of where to start.

Goldman Sachs offers return mothers 16 weeks of fully paid leave. Likewise, PricewaterhouseCoopers offers 15 weeks fully paid leave as well as daycare options at many of its locations.

One company that takes the cake when it comes to taking care of new moms is Facebook.

Everyone's favorite social site offers new parents, both mothers and fathers; 16 weeks fully paid leave as well as a $4,000 baby-cash bonus.

So, how can your business help new moms return to work comfortably?

New Parent Resources

New parents, especially new mothers and adoptive parents, appreciate all the help they can get even after their leave is over.

As the following article looks at, whether you provide daycare stipends or advice like 4 reasons every birth mother needs professional adoption help, parenting resources go a long way.

From tips on where to find the most affordable diapers to information on how to stay healthy on little to no sleep, helping new mothers navigate the world of a working parent will make them feel appreciated and part of the team.

Paid Leave

One of the most effective ways to show new mothers they're welcomed at your business is to offer paid leave.

If offering 12 or even 16 weeks of paid leave is a financial burden for your small business, there are a number of paid leave options to choose from.

You can offer new moms work at home paid leave where they can do a minimal amount of work from home while still receiving full pay.

You can also opt for partial paid leave, which offers new mothers a certain percentage of their salary throughout their leave period.

In addition, your business can also offer fewer weeks of paid leave and also contribute to the first few months of childcare.

Work from Home Flexibility

Sure, the first few months with a new baby are the hardest, but it doesn't end after that.

If you really want to show new mothers you appreciate them in your workplace, offer them a flexible work from home schedule.

Allowing new mothers to work from home two of three days a week lets them to spend more time with their newborn while also reducing their childcare costs. This is a win-win considering new mothers can still complete a substantial amount of work from home.

When it comes to new mothers in the workplace, there are plenty of ways to make them feel welcome.

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