Tomorrow is Mother’s Day, and if you haven’t already called the florist or made brunch reservations, now is the time to do so. Mothers, whether they are your own or someone else’s, deserve a day of recognition, for sure. After all, who else but a mom would have put up with all your shenanigans without being institutionalized or calling law enforcement? Of course in the workforce, you can find mother’s all over the place. They’re everywhere! Which is fortunate, since babies tend to keep the population and future generations going. So how do working moms see themselves when it comes to their career? Well, according to a survey by Adecco USA, most mothers (71 percent) said managing a career is actually easier than managing a family. As a mother myself, I can easily see this point of view. You can’t fire a family member if they continue to disobey your wishes, or say, show up late every evening for dinner. You can, however, fire an employee for not following company rules. Here are other findings from the survey: - 60 percent of moms feel they have the same work/life benefits as nonparents.
- Only 44 percent of nonparents feel the same way, with 25 percent of the respondents saying that they have fewer benefits.
- When it comes to working late and responding to e-mails after work hours, moms (71 percent) are just as likely as nonparents (73 percent) to do so.
- 59 percent of working mothers say motherhood has not had an impact on their career paths.
- 26 percent of working mothers say that motherhood has had a positive impact on their career paths.
The question of whether a working mom can really “do it all” continues to be a debatable one, but there’s no question that working moms all over the world make a positive impact in the workforce. So here’s to all the mothers of the world. Enjoy your special day! |
