Celebrating Mother’s Day in the Workplace: Recognising Working Parents
Celebrating Mother’s Day in the Workplace: Recognising Working Parents
Juggling meetings and mealtimes, deadlines and day-care—working mums do it all! But who’s supporting them? Let’s talk about making workplaces work for working mums, not against them.
Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the incredible role that mothers play in our lives, but it’s also a great opportunity for businesses to reflect on how they support working parents. Whether employees are juggling the demands of young children, caring for older children, or navigating the complexities of blended families, recognising their contributions and challenges can make a real difference to workplace morale and engagement.
The Reality for Working Mothers
Many working mothers balance multiple roles—excelling in their careers while fulfilling family responsibilities. However, despite progress, challenges such as the gender pay gap, career progression barriers, and childcare responsibilities still disproportionately impact women.
HR teams and business leaders can foster a more supportive and inclusive workplace where working parents—mothers in particular—feel valued and empowered.
How Employers Can Support Working Mothers
Flexible Working Options
Offering hybrid working, flexible hours, or job-sharing opportunities can help working mothers balance their responsibilities without compromising their careers.Enhanced Parental Leave Policies
Going beyond statutory maternity and paternity leave by offering extended paid leave or phased return-to-work options can ease the transition back to work. Don’t forget there are changes to Neonatal care leave coming on April 6th 2025!!Workplace Culture of Support
Encouraging open conversations about work-life balance and ensuring managers are trained to support working parents can make a significant difference.Mentorship and Career Development
Providing mentorship and leadership programmes for working mothers helps ensure they can continue to grow professionally without feeling like they have to choose between career progression and family life.
This Mother’s Day let’s not only celebrate mothers outside of work but also acknowledge those who bring their dedication, resilience, and multitasking skills into the workplace every day. By making meaningful changes to support working parents, businesses can create a more inclusive, loyal, and motivated workforce. If you would like a conversation with P2HR to see how we can help support your organisation with implementing or updating policies and guidance, please do get in contact - we’re always happy to have a chat!
Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible working mums out there!