Women in the most senior roles tend to take the least time off for maternity

The length of maternity leave women take off, based on their seniority

Less than 3 months

6 to 9 months

3 to 6 months

Not applicable -

not working

Longer than

12 months

9 to 12 months

100%

80%

60%

40%

20%

0%

C-suite

Freelance

Head of

department

Entry level

Director

Manager

Individual

contributor

Team leader /

assistant manager

Less than 3 months

6 to 9 months

3 to 6 months

Not applicable -

not working

Longer than 12 months

9 to 12 months

100%

80%

60%

40%

20%

0%

Entry level

Head of

department

C-suite

Freelance

Director

Manager

Individual

contributor

Team leader /

assistant manager

Less than 3 months

6 to 9 months

3 to 6 months

Not applicable - not working

Longer than 12 months

9 to 12 months

100%

80%

60%

40%

20%

0%

Manager

Director

C-suite

Head of

department

Individual

contributor

Team

leader /

assistant

manager

Entry

level

Freelance

Not applicable - not working

Less than 3 months

6 to 9 months

Longer than 12 months

9 to 12 months

3 to 6 months

100%

80%

60%

40%

20%

0%

Manager

Director

C-suite

Head of

department

Individual

contributor

Team leader /

assistant

manager

Entry level

Freelance

Careers After Babies report, 2023