Work It Podcast: Why some working mothers feel guilty taking time off

Your company may have generous parental leave policies on paper - but what happens when workplace culture makes you afraid to use them? On the Work It podcast, Celia Au shares how subtle workplace expectations shaped her experience as a working mother, and what it was like returning to the workforce after a five-year career break to care for her children. Her takeaways: Keep an open mind — things may have changed while you were away Don't underestimate the value of skills gained through caregiving and parenting Be upfront about your family commitments and the support you need to succeed at work Full podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJd9VLWNb3Q&index=1 Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Visit our website: https://cna.asia Download our app: https://cna.asia/app Get our editors' picks of stories via chat apps: Telegram: https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp: https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us on these platforms: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia