Breast Practices: Legal Tips and Culture Hacks for Supporting Nursing Parents

2024 Annual
Lactation accommodation, employee retention, and legal requirements to support new parents.

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Sascha Mayer, Mamava’s cofounder and Chief Experience Officer, shares everything you need to know about designing a supportive workplace culture for breastfeeding parents.

Learning Objectives: 

  • How to comply with the federal PUMP Act
  • Why a lactation policy and employee education are critical
  • How paid parental leave impacts breastfeeding success
  • Actionable tips to improve your culture

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Date(s) & Time(s): 
Monday, June 24, 2024 - 4:30pm to 5:00pm
Presenter: 

Sascha Mayer

Sascha
Mayer

Sascha Mayer is cofounder and Chief Experience Officer (CXO) of Mamava, the creator of freestanding lactation spaces for breastfeeding on the go. Sascha is a recognized expert on lactation space design, family-friendly workplace policies, and social entrepreneurial leadership. A seasoned brand strategist, she’s worked with HP, Levi’s, Lululemon, Nike Women, and Seventh Generation. Sascha is also the host of The Bodacious Optimist, a podcast focussed on design, brand, advocacy, and the people who have inspired her entrepreneurial journey. When she’s not designing new ways to support breastfeeding parents, she’s gardening and tending her chickens.

Location: 
HR Strategy & Innovation Theater, South Building - Level 3, Hall A (MPCC)
Session Type: 
ENX CHRO
ENX HR Leaders
ENX Mid-Market
HR Strategy & Innovation Theater
Competency: 
Business (Behavioral)
Interpersonal (Behavioral)
Leadership (Behavioral)
Organization (Technical)
People (Technical)
Intended Audience: 
All Levels
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