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How employers can easily foster a culture of caring & career advancing women caring and career fatherhood managing working parents maternity leave parental leave return to work working parents Jul 01, 2022

Organisations who demonstrate that they value caring are a magnet for attracting and retaining talent.

Yet, what does “caring” mean?

Historically, caring has often been a role associated largely with women and is often reinforced with gender stereotypes reinforced in society, culture...

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Are you meeting your employees' expectations? caring and career fatherhood managing working parents maternity leave parental leave return to work working parents Jul 01, 2022

There is no denying that the impact of COVD-19 brought many challenges to both individuals and businesses, large and small. However, it has also driven new working practices and mindsets that offer an incredible opportunity for organisations to foster inclusive cultures and equality at...

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Case Study: Lawyer Headhunted On Maternity Leave career development d&i strategies managing working parents maternity leave pregnancy return to work smart and flexible working May 28, 2019

When a driven, ambitious lawyer announces that she is having a baby, her employer has some key decisions to make to ensure a smooth departure and return. In this case, one employer’s loss was another’s gain…  

Although happy to share her story, this lawyer wanted to remain...

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First Month Back Disaster: Returning From Maternity Leave d&i strategies managing working parents maternity leave return to work work life harmony working parents Mar 25, 2019

What happens when new mothers are not supported fully  upon returning from maternity leave?

It’s not just the mother who suffers - the business squashes the career ambitions of a dedicated employee within the company and risks losing a skilled worker. This case study demonstrates a...

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Hearing The News: A Line Manager's Guide to the Pregnant Employee d&i strategies managing working parents maternity leave pregnancy Dec 19, 2017

Upon hearing that an employee is pregnant, your first feeling as a line manager is likely to be panic. Even though you are happy for your colleague, you know it’s going to be a stressful time ahead for you.

Managing a team member through pregnancy, maternity leave, and beyond can be a...

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How People Managers Can Prepare Employees For Parental Leave d&i strategies managing working parents maternity leave pregnancy Oct 24, 2017

As a people manager, the role you play in helping a pregnant employee or an expecting parent to transition onto a parental break has a significant impact on the individual's ability to exit and return with confidence and commitment.

It’s normal to be daunted by the prospect of a...

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How to be an Emotionally Intelligent Manager prior to a parental break communication at work d&i strategies managing working parents maternity leave Feb 07, 2017

Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to understand and manage your own emotions, and those of the people around you. Having emotional intelligence as a Leader is essential for success, especially during periods of change. Recognising your own stress when the team will be changing as a...

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Transition to Parenthood - Tips for Professionals During Maternity Leave communication at work d&i strategies maternity leave motherhood work life harmony Jan 31, 2016

First of all, congratulations!

For each parent, this is such a personal journey that there is no script to follow. Instead here are some tips to help you be mindful of and embrace the changes.

As the Professional woman:

You hopefully agreed boundaries before your maternity break and they are...

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