April Barker
Mothers at work. Professional women trying to combine careers with raising kids can now get a helping hand from a growing number of headhunting agencies.
These companies are specifically looking for ways to balance what moms need with what businesses want.
Mom Meredith has a busy morning getting her 5-year-old twin boys Jake and Nicholas ready for school.
But now after five years of being a stay home mom, Meredith is going back to work.
Meredith Soree, mom
"I was apprehensive about going back to work because I wanted to make sure it didn't take away from my family."
She found just the job she was looking for with the help of a new recruiting service called Mom Corps.
Allison O'Kelley, Mom Corps Founder
"There is a need, both from the professionals looking for flexibilities, as well as from companies who are looking for top talent."
Mom Corps is one of many new and growing businesses tapping into the mommy market.
With a 2-year old son, Griselda, a financial manager, wanted to boost her household income without straining family ties.
Mom Corps found her a job working as a part-time accountant.
Griselda Zendejas, mom
"They came back with this offer which is exactly what I was looking for which is something flexible."
Striking a balance to benefit everyone's bottom line.
Allison O'Kelley, Mom Corps Founder
"These often are women who have worked 5, 10 or 15 years in a professional environment, and have amazing skills."
Skills that work both at home, and in the office.
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