Resource: Working mums are a formidable resource in workplace Written by Cilla Snowball CBE. Thursday 17 November 2016 Share Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email Find out what former professional manager cover star and group chairman and group CEO of Abbot Mead Vickers BBDO Cilla Snowball has to say about the importance of supporting mothers in the workplace (and how it can help your business flourish) Today, I wear two hats. One as leader of a communications business and the other as Chairman of the Women's Business Council. You could actually call it three hats as I am also a working mum, with three grown up children. Wearing hat one as leader of a business, I have been lucky to work in and now run a business that supports pregnant women and working mothers, and fathers too. And you have to remember that change comes from the top. Across our group, three out of the four CEOs running the group companies are female, two are parents and one is pregnant and recently promoted. Pregnancy and maternity is no barrier to promotion. In fact in my case, my career took off when I became a mother because I found a new level of confidence, contentment and perspective, supported by my organisation. And I have three happy, grown up kids to show for it, hat three. Cilla Snowball CBE. CEO of advertising and communications group AMV BBDO in 2006. Her first jobs in advertising were with Allen Brady Marsh and Ogilvy and Mather. She moved to AMV (Abbott Mead Vickers) in 1992. Like this article? Why not share it. Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email Topic: “I’m here to demonstrate that disabled people can be in leadership positions” Dr Alice Maynard CBE CMgr CCMI, forged an accomplished career as a chair, non-executive director, coach and adviser Read article Article Topic: From school to work: the broken transition Young people are finding it harder than ever to get into jobs and thrive. Here’s what’s happening behind the scenes. Read article Article Topic: Young people and skills: what’s really missing? CMI’s report, Bridging the gap: Supporting a new generation of leaders, reveals why the UK’s youth struggle to switch to work Read article Article Topic: Personal Development Chartered Manager Rosie Hewat says CMI is like “a rare coin in your pocket” Rosie Hewat CMgr MCMI, Chartered Manager of the Week, says CMI laid solid foundations for her professional qualifications Read article Article Resource The information on this page is designed to help you to develop ever more compelling business proposals and presentations. Take a look at our selection of tools which could help support you. Members See More CMI Members have access to thousands of online learning and CPD resources. Learn more about our membership benefits Join The Community CMI offers a variety of flexible membership solutions, tailored to your needs. Find out more and get involved in the CMI community today.
