From everyone here at CultureRx, we want to wish all the incredible Moms out there a very Happy Mother’s Day!

Following is a story from Amy Maurer Creel, Marketing Director at Smart Mom, LLC. She is a Mom, a ROWEr, and so much more…

Her story:

Most people don’t realize I’m a successful entrepreneur with my own international company. They see me volunteering at school several times a week, walking my dog during the day, eating lunch on my deck, and playing with my kids after school. The fact is, I work at least 40 hours a week. But because we follow the ROWE model at Smart Mom LLC, I structure my own work schedule.

What makes Smart Mom even more unique is that everyone on our staff is a Mom.  A lot of companies say they are ‘family friendly.’ We are actually walking the walk. We give our team members their assignments and let them go. Work whenever and wherever you want. Your family can always come first. Smart Mom employees control their own calendars, and are not required to be in the office if they can complete their tasks elsewhere. Hours are totally flexible and the emphasis is on the bottom line results.

It’s not for everyone. You need to have enough discipline to hold yourself accountable. No one will tell you not to watch soap operas all day! But we’ve found that Moms are especially good for ROWE.  Moms know how to multi-task, are used to being leaders and when not forced to choose between family and work, can be incredibly productive and happy.

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