Juggling motherhood with a tech career
Summary
She admits juggling motherhood with a demanding job in tech is a “struggle” in such a fast-changing industry, but worth it for the long-term career opportunities. Juliet says a flexible return-to-work plan, open dialogue, and key business considerations in place like career progression will help retain a female workforce through motherhood. It means employees can now request flexible working arrangements from the first day of their employment that are better suited to their personal needs, such as juggling family and caring commitments. Juliet, the technical director of TelephoneSystems.Cloud, said: “The bottom line is we are seeing skilled female employees leaving one of the most exciting and innovative industries to become a mum. “With an inclusive culture and flexible workplace and the right business considerations and policies in place, it is possible for companies to retain more females in the workforce.