Normalize Parenthood in Leadership

Tech companies should normalize the idea that parenthood and leadership can coexist. This involves supportive policies for working parents, such as maternity and paternity leave, and openly discussing and accommodating the needs of parents in leadership roles. By doing so, tech companies remove one of the barriers women face on their path to leadership.

Tech companies should normalize the idea that parenthood and leadership can coexist. This involves supportive policies for working parents, such as maternity and paternity leave, and openly discussing and accommodating the needs of parents in leadership roles. By doing so, tech companies remove one of the barriers women face on their path to leadership.

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Tue, 08/20/2024 - 09:19

There should be flexible policies in place to support a working parent. The fact that parenthood is not the end of career should be made aware within the companies. Maternity and paternity leave policies should be in place that can aid a smooth transition or a break from the roles. This is one of the biggest dilemma for many women not only in tech but every field of work. Companies should come up with effective solutions to break this up.

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