Tami Forman is a highly accomplished leader in the workforce as the executive founding director of Path Forward, a nonprofit organization empowering mothers and caretakers to restart their careers. She has presented at various conferences and written for Forbes, and is working with the NYC Department of Education to achieve gender equity in STEM education. She shares some great insights not only on these demographics returning into the workforce, but also women’s workforce from the 90’s to our current day.
CLICK HERE to listen to our conversation as we discuss her experience as a Mom returning to the workforce, the importance of skill sets gained while caregiving, and gender equity in the workplace.
A FEW KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE
Don’t discount the work you did as a caregiver. There are high level skills gained by being out of the workforce from life events such as having a baby or taking care of the elderly.
The importance of collaborating with other experts instead of trying to reinvent the wheel, that way everyone’s strengths are amplified.
Seeing how change happens with the seasons, and navigating through things that you can’t control.
SHAMELESS PLUG
Consider making a donation to PathForward.org
QUESTION FOR REFLECTION
How have you seen companies accommodate people coming back into the workforce?
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