When asking for a flexible schedule, it’s important to be as specific as possible, noting things like hours that can be worked remotely and core office hours.
Work-Life Integration:
When discussing workplace culture, one thing Neha Ruch, founder of Mother Untitled, advises considering is the message of what you can expect as a working mom—an emphasis on work-life integration. “Ask questions that explore their policy towards your day-to-day life, like daycare needs and career paths.”
Seek clarity around a workplace’s attitude towards maternity leave, as well as its mission for creating a culture that works for mothers. This will make it easier to recognize how parenting and healthy work environments fit together.
By getting an idea of what to ask for when negotiating for more flexible working hours, moms can better their prospects for making arrangements more accommodating to family life. You can ask for less working hours or shifts that are more conducive to spending time with your children. Through proactivity and making room for motherhood in the conversation, the overall result could help shift the cultural conversation on moms and work.
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