The Mother of all Career Transitions – Tips and strategies to manage your Maternity leave transition | Calgary Career Counselling

Experiencing a maternity leave transition is common for many women. This transition is often regarded as a critical turning point for the family and individual. However, less common is the focus on how this transition specifically impacts a woman’s career development, including her perceptions of this career transition. Employers may provide little to no career development support to employees embarking on a maternity leave, and women experiencing this transition may not seek outside resources and support during this time either.  While some women return to their previous employer, some will change employers or disengage from paid work completely.