With many corporations still inflexible to family demands, Canadian moms are striking out on their own in unprecedented numbers. Bolstered by an energetic online community and changing job market, mompreneurs are popping up all over the nation.
According to Alison Konrad, professor of organizational behavior at the University of Western Ontario, many organizations don’t do enough to help women maintain a connection with their careers during times when they have heavy family responsibilities.
In her survey of Canadian companies, only 43% of respondents offered flexible work scheduling to employees, even fewer (35%) offered reduced work hours, and a mere 19% allowed for working at home. Read more.