Mother's Day may come once a year, but the incredible contributions of mothers deserve recognition every single day. At Vantage Point, we're proud to celebrate the remarkable mothers on our team, at our partners Salesforce, Mulesoft, Tableau, and Slack, and among our valued clients in financial services.
📊 Key Stat: According to a study by Welch's, the average mother works the equivalent of 2.5 full-time jobs, clocking in an astounding 98 hours per week.
Mother's Day has a rich history dating back to the early 20th century. Here's how this beloved holiday evolved:
From breakfast in bed and heartfelt cards to family gatherings and special gifts, Mother's Day provides an opportunity to express gratitude for the women who have shaped our lives.
Mothers are the backbone of families, communities, and workplaces. Their impact includes:
As the saying goes, "A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take."
Don't wait for Mother's Day to express gratitude. Here are meaningful ways to honor the mothers in your life year-round:
| Action | Impact |
|---|---|
| Call or video chat regularly | Strengthens connection and shows you care |
| Write heartfelt notes | Creates lasting memories and expresses appreciation |
| Spend quality time together | Builds deeper bonds and creates shared experiences |
| Acknowledge her contributions | Validates her efforts and sacrifices |
| Help without being asked | Reduces her workload and shows thoughtfulness |
Working mothers face unique challenges and demonstrate extraordinary capabilities:
As author Mitch Albom beautifully puts it, "Behind all your stories is always your mother's story, because hers is where yours begins."
Our Commitment: At Vantage Point, we value and support the working mothers on our team and among our clients. We believe that building a supportive workplace culture leads to better outcomes for everyone—including the financial services firms we serve.
Anna Jarvis chose the second Sunday in May because it was the anniversary of her own mother's death in 1905. President Wilson officially designated this date in 1914, and it has remained the traditional day for Mother's Day in the United States ever since.
While the U.S. celebrates in May, other countries have different traditions. The UK celebrates "Mothering Sunday" in March, while some countries like Thailand celebrate on the Queen's birthday. Each culture has unique ways of honoring mothers.
The most meaningful gestures often don't cost money. Quality time, heartfelt conversations, helping with daily tasks, and simply expressing gratitude verbally can mean more than expensive presents.
Workplaces can support mothers through flexible scheduling, remote work options, parental leave policies, and fostering a culture that values work-life balance and family commitments.
Mothers contribute to our lives 365 days a year. Limiting appreciation to one day undervalues their continuous efforts. Regular acknowledgment strengthens relationships and shows genuine gratitude.
Vantage Point values work-life balance and supports all team members, including working mothers, through flexible arrangements and a culture that recognizes personal commitments alongside professional excellence.
At Vantage Point, we believe that great work comes from great people—and that includes the remarkable mothers on our team and among our clients. Our commitment to supporting work-life balance reflects our broader values as a trusted partner to financial services firms.
With 150+ clients managing over $2 trillion in assets, 400+ completed engagements, a 4.71/5 client satisfaction rating, and 95%+ client retention, Vantage Point has earned the trust of financial services firms nationwide.
Want to learn more about working with a team that values people? Contact us at david@vantagepoint.io or call (469) 499-3400.