This guide is a comprehensive manual to help employers tailor specific strategies to the needs of their organization and employees as a result of pregnancy, birth, or adoption.

Some recommendations found are:

• Before maternity leave:
  • Conduct exit interviews with employees before they leave to discuss questions and possible concerns, as well as expectations from both sides
  • Establish a communication plan to determine how often communication will take place during maternity leave
• During maternity leave:
  • Provide women with optional opportunities to participate in team events, meetings, training seminars, etc.
  • Organize “Comeback Coaching” to support the transition before returning to work and reinforce organization’s support on women
• After maternity leave:
  • Conduct return to work interviews to assess possible challenges, re-engage in the career dialogue, and determine further support required
  • Encourage mentorship and sponsorship opportunities (different from “buddy system) to support women’s career development and progression opportunities

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