I learned that the attrition rate for women after childbirth was twice our average attrition rate. Many moms coming back to work after twelve weeks felt stressed, tired, and sometimes guilty. After making the change in leave, the difference in attrition rates vanished. And moms told us that they were often using the extra two months to transition slowly back to work, making them more effective and happier when the leave ended. When we eventually did the math, it turned out this program cost nothing. The cost of having a mom out of the office for an extra couple of months was more than offset
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