Hi there - I have a large team at work who I am trying to support as we all work remotely.
I have a young lass - in her twenties - who is in her first pregnancy. Unfortunately, given the conditions we are under, she only has her husband to help and support after birth.
What practical ways can I help her?
If this describes your situation, what could your manager do for you to help?
So far I have called her every couple of weeks to check in (she is an individual contributor who reports to someone who reports to someone who reports to me so its not appropriate that I call her every week - she'd freak out). I have assured her that our jobs are not at risk (lots of layoffs where we are so this is relevant), and I have encouraged her to take as much maternity leave as she wants and needs (there's a bit of competitive get-back-to-work-ness trend currently which I think is unhealthy). I was thinking of sending her vouchers to online meal services to deliver her cooked food after the baby so she doesn't have to worry about cooking meals. Would this be a good idea? Any other ideas? Oh, I also have some books for the baby ready to send her after the birth (my children's favorite ones - Julia Donaldson mostly).
thanks for your ideas