A survey by the Catho job platform pointed out that 63.3% of companies do not have inclusion, training or recognition programs aimed at mothers or pregnant women. At the other end, only 15% of professionals interviewed said they work in companies that have specific programs aimed at this audience.
In addition, the survey indicates that 36.9% of respondents have already seen leaders being resistant to hire or promote mothers and pregnant women. The growth is three percentage points compared to 2024.
For Christiana Mello, director of Growth B2B Small and medium -sized companies of Catho, the data show the absence of structured policies to support these professionals in the corporate environment. For her, inclusion goes beyond hiring.
“It is necessary to create an environment in which these mothers and professionals can develop in their careers and balance personal responsibilities, which requires more effective and inclusive policies,” he says.
Flexibility
The most pointed out benefits among interviewees to promote flexibility in the inclusion of mothers in the labor market are flexible times (18.9%), family salary (17.5%) and health plan for dependents (16.6%).
The adoption of these policies can guarantee the company greater diversity in its staff, which may be reflected in the company’s numbers.
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Policies that promote inclusion in companies can revert to profits to companies. A McKinsey & Company survey shows that companies with above -average gender diversity are 25% more likely to make a profit.
Labor escape
Another data from Catho that draws attention shows that 60% of mothers interviewed are outside the job market.
Among the maids, only 15% play leadership function, and 38% said they believe or know that they gain smaller salaries than colleagues in similar positions.
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“Despite recent advances in the debate on diversity and inclusion, women who are mothers still suffer from historical stigmas that directly impact their careers, growth and income opportunities,” says Carolina Tzanno, Senior HR manager of Redarbor, Catho owner group.
The survey also points out that 83.7% of respondents have already been asked about children more than once for recruiters, although the question is considered discriminatory and potentially illegal in Brazil.
