Strategies to Recruit, Retain, and Advance Mothers

Career Level: Intermediate university relations and recruiting professionals
Competency: Human capital management
Fee: FREE (member); $89 (nonmember);

Summary
Motherhood and career can be a challenging mix for many women for a variety of reason, both individual and common. In fact, motherhood is the primary driver of gender inequality in the workforce. And yet, we do not recognize motherhood as a reason why women have not made the advances we expect and certainly want. There are actions that organizations can take to support retention and advancement of women after the birth of children. Implementing these strategies can help propel more women toward that elusive glass ceiling, serve as a demonstration of a values proposition, and, importantly, make a positive impact on the bottom line.

In this webinar, learn how the “motherhood penalty” becomes a factor in a woman’s advancement in career. In addition, the financial implications for the organization of a woman leaving or impeding her career progress after the birth of a child will be discussed along with strategies that organizations can implement that will further the probability that mothers will return after leave as well as ways to help mothers thrive in the workplace.

Following this program, you will be able to:
- Identify how the "motherhood penalty" affects women's career progression and opportunities;
- Understand the financial implications for organizations when mothers do not return to their pre-maternity roles;
- Apply five actionable strategies to increase the likelihood of women returning to work after maternity leave; and
- Develop and implement four practical mechanisms to create an environment where mothers can thrive professionally.
Presenters

Catherine Neiner, Retired Executive Director, Catherine Neiner - Retired
Catherine F. Neiner was executive director of several university career centers. She is inducted into the NACE Academy of Fellows, was career services Fulbright scholar to Germany, and was in the inaugural cohort of the Oxford (University) Next Horizons Programme in England. She served on the Board of Directors of NACE and as president of the Georgia Association of Colleges and Employers (GACE). She is recipient of the GACE Founders Award for her leadership and service to the profession and a Lifetime Honorary Membership. She has extensively presented on and written on career-related topics. Ms. Neiner’s research revolves around women’s progression through mid-career and has a particular focus on the career navigation of mothers.