Motherhood Isn’t a Barrier to Success, It’s a Business Advantage
Here I am… laptop open, baby in my arms, doing my job while rocking my 9-month-old.
In 2025, this shouldn’t be revolutionary, it should be the norm.
But the stats tell a different story: over 212,000 women have exited the U.S. workforce this year alone. Predominantly mothers of young children and college-educated professionals, many are leaving due to the rollback of remote work and skyrocketing childcare costs.
The Reality for Working Moms in 2025
Working moms are disproportionately affected by rigid return-to-office mandates. Despite their talent and dedication, far too many are being forced into impossible choices.
Over 212,000 women left the workforce in 2025.
Most are mothers of young children or advanced-degree professionals.
The primary causes? Lack of flexibility and unaffordable childcare.
This isn’t just a personal issue—it’s a systemic one.Why Most Small Businesses Stay Surface-Level
Why Motherhood Builds Stronger Leaders
Let’s be clear: motherhood doesn’t make us less capable.
If anything, balancing a career and caregiving highlights traits businesses desperately need:
Adaptability in shifting between priorities.
Resourcefulness in solving problems on the fly.
Dedication in showing up for both work and family.
Women didn’t climb the corporate ladder just to be told, “You can’t have both.”
“When you support a mother, you support a family. And when you support a family, you build a stronger community.”
What Businesses Are Missing with Rigid Policies
The numbers don’t lie:
As of March 2025, only 23% of U.S. workers have remote work access.
Yet nearly 43% of advanced-degree holders telework regularly.
By ignoring flexibility, businesses are overlooking a huge pool of highly skilled talent, many of them working mothers ready to contribute at a high level if given the chance.
The Business Case for Flexible, Remote Support
Supporting working moms isn’t just good for employees, it’s good for business.
Reduced turnover by retaining experienced talent.
Lower absenteeism related to childcare challenges.
Cost savings compared to in-office overhead.
Access to specialized expertise without needing full-time hires.
Flexibility isn’t charity, it’s strategy.
Proof That Moms Mean Business
If you’re a CEO or business owner wondering what kind of impact a work-from-home mom can make, Iris Partnering is living proof.
We’re a team of experienced, results-driven moms supporting startups and small-to-mid-size businesses with:
Operations support
Marketing and content strategy
Executive assistance
Administrative tasks
Contracted support means flexibility for you and sustainability for us.
We often help businesses save money while accelerating their growth.
A Call to Forward-Thinking Employers
We’re not walking away. We’re here, working, contributing, and raising the next generation.
The real question is: are you willing to meet us on the same side?
Ready to tap into flexible, experienced support for your business? Partner with Iris and discover the difference a team of empowered working moms can make.
