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Motherhood in business: what are the challenges and opportunities?

Motherhood in business: what are the challenges and opportunities?

Nitya Fajardo emphasizes the evolving landscape of motherhood in the workplace, highlighting that companies are increasingly recognizing the importance of both motherhood and fatherhood in leadership and team management. Over her 13 years of experience, she notes a shift in attitudes towards working parents, with a particular focus on communication and the values of the company. Fajardo's personal journey illustrates her commitment to work, as she did not take any days off before giving birth and returned to find a supportive environment, despite initial challenges with her role. She advocates for the significance of inclusive career plans that accommodate both parents, reflecting a progressive change in workplace dynamics. According to Nitya Fajardo, this awareness is crucial for fostering a supportive culture. Don’t miss more tips and insights on workplace dynamics and parenthood in the full episode.

2026·Season 3·Episodio 4Highlight
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Nitya Fajardo · CRO

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00:04

Company and motherhood Wow, a pacifier!Company and motherhood,how has your experience been?

00:16

My personal experience.Well, I think that nowadays this doesn't really happen anymore or at least in the five or seven years I've been working at Factorial, I haven't experienced it.

00:32

And I have to say that I'm very close to the team.

00:36

If there's a pregnant woman in the team, we know.So, I this isn't something that's happening nowadays,I believe it's because companies are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of motherhood.

00:53

And not just motherhood, but also fatherhood.I became a mother 13 years ago, almost 14,and things have changed a lot since then.

01:00

Or at least I like to think so, and that's why we're not seeing some of the attitudes that I experienced back then.

01:08

As for my experience… I mean, my experience with motherhood was amazing,I have an amazing teenage daughter and there's a new set of challenges.

01:18

But in the professional world, I didn't take a single day off from work.

01:24

I worked until the very last day, I felt good,and didn't need to take any time off before giving birth.

01:31

It doesn't make me a better or a worse woman.There are women who don't feel well and have complications, and it's valid that they need to go home and rest,because what's coming next is what truly matters.

01:44

But I say this because, in the end,I showed commitment while I was feeling well.

01:50

It wasn't a big deal.If I felt good, I wanted to work. I wanted to feel useful.

01:55

When my daughter was born and I returned from maternity leave,I saw a series of actions and attitudes in the company I was working for at that time that just didn't feel right.

02:09

They ended up changing my position because they had hired someone to, somehow,temporarily cover my role while I was away.

02:20

But then this girl was lovely,we became great friends, and she did an amazing job.

02:25

They gave me a role that was supposed to carry more responsibility, but it was the way they did it.

02:30

I think it's not so much about what I experienced, but more about how.

02:35

I think it's very important to be sensitive,because it's such a crucial stage in a woman's life,to be entering the workforce,working, and at the same time building a family.

02:49

Men are now also able to experience the same benefits as women, taking longer paternity leaves,which is amazing,because at the end of the day,a baby needs both a father and a mother.

03:02

So summing up, that was my experience.I feel proud to see that nowadays this doesn't happen as much or at least I want to believe it doesn't.

03:14

Where I work.