Working moms share their favorite employee benefits

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For working moms, wearing two hats is much easier when an employer is not just tolerant, but encourages employees to put family first

This doesn’t mean work suffers — just the opposite. When parents are bolstered by an empathetic workplace culture and family-friendly programs and benefits, they have the ability to focus and excel, and that’s great for business. 

As a working mom, the most essential employee benefit is intentional flexibility. At Bolt PR, we recognize this need and have built a Bolt Balance program that is dedicated to promoting a healthy work-life balance for all team members, including working parents. This program features WIN (What I Need) Time, Deep Work Fridays (meaning no calls), monthly clarity days and quarterly wellness retreats. For parents like me who need extra time to step away for their child’s track practice and other kid-focused events, WIN Time is an additional paid hour each week for employees to do what they need, empowering them to take that time without hesitation.

We also protect work-life balance with several supportive scheduling practices: Mandatory one-hour lunch breaks are encouraged and blocked on calendars daily, ensuring everyone has space to pause and recharge during meeting heavy days. We’ve also introduced monthly Clarity Days, where we aim for no meetings at all, giving team members the freedom to dive into any writing or organizing. 

Lee Hafner
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Lee joined the EBN team in 2022, and covers areas including caregiving, employee health and wellness, healthcare innovation, and company culture. She created EBN's popular Benefits in Action and … Read full bio


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