Compatibility of family and career – not a privilege, but an equal opportunity

Why mothers and families are fighting, companies are winning and our society must finally rethink

Balancing family and career is still not a given in Switzerland – for many mothers and families, it's a daily balancing act between job, care work, household chores, relationships, and their own needs. But this balancing act has its limits. Mental stress, emotional exhaustion, and structural hurdles have long been part of everyday life for many families – yet they keep the system running. It's high time we stopped talking about "work-life balance" and started talking about balancing life and work.

What this balancing act means for mothers/families

Returning to work after childbirth or a family break is an emotional and organizational challenge for many women. Childcare costs in Switzerland are among the highest in Europe, part-time models often lead to a career dead end, and flexible working arrangements remain the exception rather than the norm in many places. 78.1% of mothers with children under 15 work part-time – often not because they want to, but because full-time solutions are practically impossible. At the same time, mothers and families bear an immense share of social responsibility: They raise the next generation of skilled workers and managers. Anyone who ignores work-life balance is ignoring the foundation of our future.

Why companies benefit when they act in a family-friendly manner

Family-friendly working models are not a bonus, they are a factor for economic success – especially in times of a shortage of skilled workers and managers.

Facts clearly show:

- Employee loyalty increases by up to 30% when companies create flexible, family-friendly structures.

- Fluctuation costs per employee are around CHF 30,000 – 60,000 – every mother/family that stays saves money and knowledge.

- Employer branding benefits: Family-friendly employers receive up to 50% more applications and are considered attractive, future-oriented employers.

- Productivity and satisfaction increase significantly when employees can combine work and family without constant pressure.

In short: compatibility is not a cost factor – it is a return on i.

We need a cultural rethink – radical and now!

We live in a new generation. But the old, outdated beliefs and behavioral patterns still resonate. "Presence is performance." "Part-time work is not a career." "Family-friendliness is a privilege." These mindsets are relics of a bygone world of work – and they are slowing our progress.

What is missing is openness

What is missing is flexibility

What is missing is the courage to rethink work and organization

We need unconventional structures, self-organized teams, job sharing, hybrid models, trust-based working hours, and leadership that focuses on results rather than presence. Only then can we create working environments where family and career can thrive together.

How Mom2MomBusiness builds bridges

Mom2MomBusiness recognizes that balancing family and career is not a matter of individual destiny or a single issue — but a task for society as a whole. That's why we're committed to it at all levels:

- For mothers/families who want to shape their career path with energy, meaning and self-confidence.

- For companies that act with a future-oriented approach, want to retain skilled workers and build family-friendly structures.

- For the society that is ready to question its cultural patterns and live true equality.

We combine coaching, business consulting, community & visibility – because sustainable change only succeeds when all parties act together:

Mothers/families, businesses, politics and society.

Our message:

Balancing work and family is not a privilege. It is a necessity, an economic factor, and a sign of progress.

Together we create working environments that combine life and work.

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