Why Maternity Leave is Challenging for Women in Leadership
For many women in leadership, there's spoken and unspoken pressure to take shorter maternity leaves, even when a company has a generous parental leave policy on paper.
Celebrating YWCA Women of Distinction Nominees
The YWCA Women of Distinction Awards celebrate individuals who have demonstrated vision, creativity, and perseverance, making a lasting difference in their fields and beyond.
The Business Case for Interim Leave Coverage
Parental leave isn’t just about the person taking leave. The ROI of an interim leader who keeps work moving without overburdening the team is clear.
CTV Your Morning interviews Beth Wanner of Mother Cover
CTV Your Morning’s Kelsey McEwen interviews Beth Wanner on founding Mother Cover and why solutions to support both parents and companies are so important.
Preparing For The Future Of Work: The Top Five Trends
As a part of this interview series called “Preparing For The Future Of Work”, Phil La Duke of Authority Magazine interviewed Mother Cover’s Beth Wanner.
HR.com: Beyond Benefits
My recent article for HR.com dove into some hard-hitting truths on how inclusive parental leave policies transform talent acquisition and retention.
Unburnt: Rethinking Parental Leave to Reduce Stress
Join an incredible conversation hosted by Unburnt, where I shared my personal journey, the mission behind Mother Cover, and tips for improving the parental leave experience.
“Isn’t That Illegal?”: A call to end the misuse of NDAs
"Isn't that illegal?"
Every time I post about getting fired at eight months pregnant, I can almost guarantee someone will ask that question.
Mother Cover Offering Seamless Coverage for Parental Leave
Mother Cover, the agency that provides seamless coverage for temporary leaves from work, today announces its official launch.
Adult ‘Gap Year’
Recognizing that life is short and our retirement years don’t come with a guarantee, some folks are looking for ways to live life now.
Don’t Replace Her
Don’t replace her.
Nobody wants to be replaced. Especially when they’re going on leave.
The Art of Not Bouncing Back
Societal pressure to return to pre-motherhood norms as quickly as possible can feel confusing and incredibly stressful.
Not the mat leave announcement I dreamed of making...
The LinkedIn post that unknowingly led to founding Mother Cover.