Do men and women have different thresholds for burnout, or do they experience different pressure levels in top leadership roles? Is it more socially acceptable for women to show vulnerability and prioritize life, family, and health over work? 
 
On the Friday before Mother's Day, we thought, why not? Let's go ahead and dive deep into the challenges of identifying as a woman in the workplace. Particularly when it comes to the greatest balancing act of all: motherhood, mental health, and career goals. 

 

How Organizations Can Support Women’s Mental Health at Work

Mental health is intersectional, since identity markers such as race and gender shape an individual’s experience; it’s also an DEI category... (READ)

 

7 Leadership Lessons You Can Learn From Working Mothers

So much of parenting is wrestling with the dichotomy of when to push your child and when to let go and let them drive the direction... (READ)

 

This may be the way to cancel the ‘motherhood penalty’ and develop leaders

Neuroscience shows that new parents undergo changes in their brains that allow them to be more present, empathize with others, and collaborate more effectively... (READ)

 

Women leaving the workforce: A mental health problem

Many women feel like they are powerless to make the decision they want because of their disparity in income... (READ)

These actions are just the beginning of a broader conversation. 

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