Welcome to
The Black Working Mothers Network
Black Working Mothers Network is a platform to connect women of black heritage to speak about all things to do with motherhood and work, provide coaching and guidance on their employment rights, build their confidence at work, raise awareness & provide recommendations to the challenges black women face in the workplace.
Our Mission
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Advocate for women’s rights in the workplace
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Empower black women to address & resolve their challenges encountered at work
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Support black mums back to work from maternity leave/career break
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Coach black mums on their employment rights
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Providing resources and support for black women to reach their career aspirations.
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Work with organisations to increase workplace racial equality by increasing the representation of black women in the workplace especially in mid-senior positions
Testimonials
"Black Working Mothers really helped in my time of need at work. I was working on a temp contract and fell pregnant. I wasn't too sure on my rights but Black Working Mothers broke down the law in such a way I could understand. I felt better equipped in understanding my rights and entitlements as a pregnant agency worker."
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"Irene has been an absolute pleasure to speak to and supported me incredibly during a very difficult situation. I approached her after finding Black Working Mothers on Instagram to help with concerns about my redundancy situation following my return from maternity leave. She listened, supported and guided me on my situation and referred me to further specialist support that I needed. I have a safe space now where I can go to with any employment concerns as a working mum of black heritage."
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"Black Working Mothers provided guidance to my Business on how to recruit and retain diverse mid to senior staff. Some of the strategies that has worked for us included reaching out to specific agencies that recruited ethnic groups in addition to flexible working considerations."
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"I had extreme anxieties about returning back to work...I reached out to BWM and they provided authentic support to me. I really felt like they cared about my situation. They helped me to understand my rights on returning to work and other wellbeing support. I am so grateful to have found this network."