Values in action. This is what it looks like to support working parents.
It was our designer’s last day before maternity leave. So I promoted her. Why? Because she earned it. And despite the fact that she was about to leave for six months she deserved to go have her third baby knowing we see and value her work, we appreciate her absolute ride or die energy for the company, and that we will be eagerly awaiting her return. Sure, we could have waited for her to return this summer for the raise to hit the payroll, but pregnant women should not be punished in their careers for also being mothers. You can grow your family and advance your career at the same time— and for Kelly Kinnaird— it happened on the same day ✨ . I’m so proud to work alongside this absolute gem from Birmingham, Alabama (of all places!) who joined us a contractor and is now a lifer. Here’s a pic of her on our promotion call—> three hours later she went into labor and had a healthy baby boy! All in a days work at Bobbie 💚 #workingmoms #remotework #paidleave #maternityleave #parentalleave
Nothing like a pay rise to kick start labour 😂😂
I love this! "Pregnant women should not be punished in their careers for also being mothers" 💖
a little louder for the people in the baccccck! 📣
I love this brand so much! It is what I used for my son when formula was so hard to find. Your post and mission continue to inspire me and show that true change is coming for working moms!
And that's how you show how much you value someone. I love this.
🥹 This post made me emote all the emotions. I hope everybody gets to feel this appreciated even just one time in their career. Values in action for REAL. Well done. 👏 And congrats to the mama on Baby #3 🦸🏼♀️
Would you have promoted a father and given paternal leave? The answer is no. Genuinely sick and tired of seeing one sided "equality" the workplace like this.
Oh my gosh. This made me cry! 🥹 My first maternity leave in 2018 equates to the darkest days of my career. A new director started 3 weeks before I went into labor, and during my 10 week leave, the remaining three people on my team quit. When I returned, I carried the team, advised the director, trained three new employees, and had an intern report to me all while using the Mother's room three times a day. I worked remotely during my morning and afternoon commute on the bus in attempt to complete the responsibilities of my assigned role. I was at the bottom of the totem pole and when I advocated a promotion for myself, I was denied. I love to hear how society is changing regarding mothers and maternity leave. I hope no other mother experiences the turmoil I endured!
This is beyond inspiring! I'm so happy we have companies like yours leading the way to show how you can be successful while also taking care of your people ❤️
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