Factors that help women return to work post their maternity leave

From the employer's perspective managers validated that childcare and maternity are the key exit gates for women

Women at work

Genpact Centre for Women Leadership at Ashoka University has released a report titled, “Predicament Of Returning Mothers”. The report highlights the challenges faced by women who are at high risk of dropping out due to pregnancy and child care. According to the report, following are the key factors that help women return to work post their maternity leave: a strong sense of identity; a precedence of women working in family, presence of role models that they could relate to, support from mothers-in-law, husbands and social circle, and financial instability at home that drives them to work and