The Mom Project

October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, and The Mom Project's Culture Council put together a toolkit for our team, complete with facts, helpful guidance and resources for taking care of your health. The bottom line: Early detection can save lives, and it starts with knowing your normal. ✨ Take a few minutes this month to check in with yourself: • Notice how your breasts normally look and feel • Schedule your mammogram if you’re due • Set a monthly reminder for self-checks As moms, our plates are always full...but remember your health deserves space too. Interested in seeing the full toolkit? Drop us a 💓 in the comments and we'll send it over!

💵 AI skills are becoming the next career currency. Do yours stack up? The numbers are clear: ➡️ AI-related skills now appear in over half of job postings outside tech. ➡️ Professionals who list AI skills earn 28% higher salaries (that’s roughly $18,000 more per year!) You don’t need to be a new degree to stay ahead. You just need to know how to work with AI, and we've outlined some easy ways to get started. Read our latest blog for free courses and certifications designed for non-tech professionals: https://lnkd.in/gaY_2bMg The future of work is AI-enabled...and it’s waiting for you!

🚨 The gender pay gap in the U.S. has worsened for the second consecutive year. This derails nearly a decade of progress. Why? There are many factors at play here, including: 💸 Bias in promotions and pay negotiations 🍼 The motherhood penalty 🏢 RTO mandates and reduced flexibility What will help reverse this? Pay transparency, flexibility in the workplace, and caregiving support. Read more from Newsweek: https://lnkd.in/gwYrDFrR

According to a 2025 study from Maven Clinic, a staggering 92% of working parents experience burnout. Supporting mental health at work isn’t just good for employees, it’s good for business. When caregivers feel supported, they can do their best work—for both their teams and their families. What the report data tells us:  💡 Flexibility matters. 60% of parents in supportive workplaces can adjust their hours, allowing them the autonomy to get the work when it works for them. (There for school pick-up to sending emails after bedtime). 💡 Hybrid work is a game-changer. 40% of parents in supportive companies have hybrid options, compared to only 29% elsewhere. Hybrid allows for IRL team brainstorms while other days you can skip the commute. Win win. 💡 Strong parental leave = stronger retention. 84% of employees return after leave when they’re supported through clear communication, phased returns, and re-entry programs. 💡Comprehensive benefits build loyalty. From childcare subsidies to mental health support, meaningful benefits drive retention and help parents thrive. Read the full article via Maven: https://lnkd.in/gVUcY4d4 #MentalHealthAwarenessDay

🔎 The innovation of AI is about the people. While AI may build the systems, it's those non-technical professionals who ensure those systems are effective. From marketing strategists to AI ethicists, the future of AI is powered by humans who bring empathy, creativity and critical thinking to the job being done. To be AI-ready, you need that non-technical AI talent. We've got you covered. Let us connect you with skilled professionals ready to help your organization thrive in the age of AI. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/g5H5mXcv #FutureOfWork #Hiring #HireAMom

Let's reclaim the term "career pause." We're thrilled to be chatting with Neha Ruch, author and founder of THE POWER PAUSE, about redefining ambition and identity in motherhood. We'll talk about her book and practical strategies to make a career break your best chapter yet. 💫 Join us on October 28 at 11am CST ⤵️

We connect skilled professionals with forward-thinking employers, and AI is creating exciting new paths for talent beyond coding. 💡 Curious: which non-technical AI roles do you think are most in demand today?

A new study from KPMG notes that more women are leaving the workforce, pushed out by a lack of childcare support and stricter RTO policies. College-educated mothers with young children seeing the biggest declines. With child care costs rising (increasing at about twice the rate of inflation!) combined with more return-to-office mandates, parents are facing big shifts in managing both work and family. ❓ What will help women return to paid work? Supportive benefits for parents (like child care stipends, robust PTO and paid parental leave) and the flexibility for parents to bring their best selves to work, whether that’s remote, hybrid, in-office or a mix that works for them. Read more, via Axios: https://lnkd.in/g5Nv9aRU

AI has reshaped hiring, but remember: not all tools are created equal. In 2024, 90% of HR leaders say they’ve adopted AI, but forward-thinking teams are leaning into some applications...and leaving others behind. What’s in: predictive hiring, skill-based matching, inclusive job descriptions, and AI that enhances candidate experiences. What’s out: black-box algorithms, rigid resume screeners, and unvalidated tools. AI isn’t replacing the hiring process. It's helping teams hire smarter, faster, and fairer. We're breaking down the trends shaping the next era of talent acquisition in our new blog: https://lnkd.in/g4PJAd9S

Motherhood indeed makes everything clearer. 💙 We loved this interview with Jess Frenchman Jacobs, CEO of Coterie, talking careers, motherhood, and more during a recent episode of Conversations with Cam. 🎧 Listen to the full episode: https://lnkd.in/gHpk6J7K