{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"16: Insights from HR Moms","description":"This week\u2019s episode of Parents at Work brings you three thoughtful and experienced mothers in Human Resources. Being a mother and meeting the demands of an office can be difficult to balance, so Kelly, Kecia, and Heather share their personal journeys to help others succeed at work while raising children.    This interview covers how to navigate negotiations with your employer, the benefits of having flexibility to set clear expectations, and the importance of giving yourself grace. To learn more about what it\u2019s like to be a parent in HR and how to balance parenthood along with professional life, join Tom Spiggle and co-host Lori Mihalich-Levin in this interview.    Show Highlights:    Personal parent working stories  Retention tools for parent employees Choosing HR as a career path  Not \u201cleaving before you leave\u201d as you contemplate parenthood What it\u2019s like to be a mom in HR  How motherhood can make you a better team player  Support systems that are particularly beneficial when coming back to the office  Using parenthood as a networking opportunity  Support systems that companies don\u2019t always have, but should  The importance of having open communication and open dialogue with supervisors  Changes occurring in the industry that are impacting working parents  Integrating paid leave for parents  Providing flexibility for all employees and getting rid of stigmas  How firms impact families and the improvements the industry is making  Top tips and resources for working parents    Links:   Contact Tom:    https:\/\/www.spigglelaw.com\/podcasts\/parents-at-work\/   Contact Lori:    Lori@mindfulreturn.com    Books mentioned:  https:\/\/www.mindfulreturn.com\/back-work-baby-book\/ ","author_name":"Parents At Work","author_url":"https:\/\/www.mindfulreturn.com","html":"