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We really can do better.

.	A new look at how mothers think and work, live and parent. Now and in years to come.

... mum thinks

... mum works

Mothers give family matters priority.
They think in generations. And for everyone else.
Frequently their own interests come second.
Their talents, skills, ambitions? Perhaps on hold.
Mothers are lionesses. But often in a cage.

Mothers have common sense and strong social instincts. They are good at multi-level thinking,
diplomacy and intelligent empathy.
Life has trained them to think in solutions.
Mothers are an asset in any working environment.

However, mothers are also inventive.

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mum thinks

for better conversations and free lionesses!

"mum works" wants mothers in the workplace
to be players, not petitioners. The idea is to argue with evidence, not emotions.

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mum works

Mum works was initiated by twenty-seven mothers in the Global Natives organisation.
It wants to make a profound impact on how mothers in the workplace are being treated and valued in future. World wide.
The idea is to take a very pragmatic and scientific approach, involve all women we can reach out to and let companies and organisations know how to appreciate the mothers on their staff better.

Employers need to understand that the flexibility,
respect and good will they grant a working mum
will be repaid many times over. Equal pay pays off!

The project stands on two pillars: First, Global Natives invite PhD students to write their thesis on the topic.
And we invite people from all walks of life to tell their side of the story. From ideal employment situations to truly awful working environments: We collect all the real life aspects to give the research work a solid basis of materials and opinions.

Mothers see more than the obvious solutions and prevent small problems from becoming big ones. They have a sixth sense for other people's talents and a radar for potential. They feel the sorrow and joy of others and know when help is needed.
And finally:
No one creates synergies the way mothers do.

These values pay off but they don't show on company balance sheets. So it is time for scientific evidence!

Global Natives specialize in handmade international connections. The platform serves kids and parents alike.
Who makes creative use of the almost unlimited possibilities? You guessed it. Mothers. In 93% of all cases.
Whilst fathers tend towards the "single purpose" strategy, mothers see all the options, uses and benefits.

"When we saw the data we realized that we probably represent the world's largest community of global minded mothers!"

Men's professional lives don't change that drastically with fatherhood. But women's lives often change track completely when they become mothers.
It does something with an educated strong-willed person when starting a family means losing professional
leverage and personal freedom.
On the job market having children
can turn a player into a petitioner.

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We define power & potential of the mother-mindset. With scientific backing.

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Mum works: The Global Natives community offers three placements for PhD students, aiming for three different studies on the specific qualities of mothers. These could be dissertations in the fields of social/gender studies, psychology, management studies, economy or even anthropology.

We listen to your story. Tell us your tale of a working mum's pain and glory.

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We need your personal stories and your best and worst practice experiences to come up with a representative picture of the working mother's world. Give us your ideas and suggestions and tell us about the smart and about the stupid moments you have encountered. Every contribution is appreciated!

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Take a look at a few case studies to see what a
mother's passion for smart synergies can do.