Creating a culture that supports working parents

Small changes can make a difference when creating a culture that welcomes working moms. Ashley Richardson-George wrote for AdWeek three ways a company can revise its culture to better support working parents:

Change up the venue: Think of out-of-the-box ways to engage employees through networking and team-building events, such as skipping happy hour for another activity.
Consider other times: Morning and mid-day events increase the likelihood of an employee attending, Richardson-George explains. If hosting an evening or after work hours event, consider providing childcare or plan activities that children can also participate in.
Discuss the complexities of working moms: "There is still a lot of stigma in regard to being a working mom. There are people who feel working moms get special treatment," Richardson-George writes. Creating a community for employees to ask questions, discuss topics, and support one another is a great way to encourage all employees to think of new ways of working together, she says.

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