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Motherhood and Authenticity

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Helping Others Be Their Authentic Self

Motherhood and Authenticity
Inclusion
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Supporting Colleagues with Understanding

Employees perform best when they feel safe bringing their authentic selves to work. But stereotypes, bias, or lack of support often force people to hide who they are. This microlesson provides skills training to help employees respect authenticity, reduce barriers, and create a culture of inclusion and trust.

Microlesson Description

In this microlesson, we explain how a new mom at work may have a need not met by the workplace, making it hard for them to be their authentic self at work. We can increase awareness of others' needs by listening and tapping internal and external resources to create a more inclusive workplace. We illustrate how we can help each other respectfully and how to advocate for a person's needs.

Key Concepts

  • Stress signals to watch out for among other colleagues
  • How to help our colleagues who are overwhelmed and how to ask for help
  • Helpful habits your employees and managers can learn to make a big impact on others
  • How to be more aware of the needs of others at work and beyond

Microlesson Features

  • Employee sentiment pulsing questions that provide leaders with insights into their workforce's core cultural competencies
  • Emtrain's Expert Answers tool, enabling employeees to submit anonymous questions about sensitive issues.
  • Rich, contemporary video scences illustrating key concepts through realistic scenarios
  • A data driven, skill-based approach to eLearning that establishes a shared language for employees.
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Each Emtrain microlesson blends real-world video scenarios, interactive surveys, and expert insights to build stronger workplace skills. Learners gain practical actions they can apply right away, while HR leaders see measurable insights into team behaviors. And with every training plan, you get access to all 90+ microlessons across communication, inclusion, compliance, and leadership.

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Learn through real-world examples and instructional content that highlight the do’s and don’ts of workplace interactions. Employees explore key concepts, see how different situations play out, and discover practical ways to build stronger, more respectful connections.

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Turn insights into action with clear steps for improving workplace habits. Learners walk away with practical guidance to apply immediately, while HR leaders gain data to support ongoing culture improvements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Below are answers to common questions that employees and managers have about this topic. These FAQs provide a preview of what you’ll learn in this microlesson and why it matters.

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Why is authenticity at work harder for working mothers?
Authenticity at work is harder for working mothers because of stereotypes, pressure to “prove” commitment, and lack of accommodations for caregiving.
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How can lack of accommodations harm mothers’ careers?
Lack of accommodations harms mothers’ careers by limiting advancement opportunities, increasing stress, and reinforcing inequities.
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What risks arise if organizations ignore parental needs?
If organizations ignore parental needs, risks include disengagement, high turnover, and reputational damage as an unsupportive workplace.
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How can managers support mothers returning from leave?
Managers can support mothers returning from leave by easing re-entry, offering flexible scheduling, and ensuring they are not penalized in evaluations.
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Why do lactation rooms and flexible schedules matter for equity?
Lactation rooms and flexible schedules matter for equity because they allow mothers to meet both work and caregiving responsibilities without stigma.

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