Despite fertility challenges being fairly common – approximately 1 in 6 of all couples are affected¹ – it’s still a subject that isn’t widely discussed, especially in the workplace. As a line manager, you may feel uncomfortable about the idea of talking to a direct report about these issues or may feel that you’re not …
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Two-thirds (63%) of women over 45 say that their working life has been negatively affected by the menopause¹. Yet, for too long, this phase of life that every woman goes through has been ignored, especially in the workplace. With so little open discussion on the topic, it is no wonder that managers might feel unqualified …
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When I had my first daughter, I didn’t really think that much about postnatal depression or PND. I didn’t think it would affect me and luckily, I was right. Don’t get me wrong, I had some serious lows; the lack of sleep, endless crying and anxiety about breastfeeding and whether I was doing it ‘right’ …
Only 15% of mothers return to full-time work within five years of having a baby¹. In addition, over half of new mums don’t feel they have the confidence to return to work after maternity leave². Of course, having a new baby is a stressful time, which can impact on a parent’s work. And there are …
Covid-19 has been hard on all of us. But especially on parents who have struggled to juggle work with looking after their children in lockdown. Working mothers in particular have suffered over the last year, with nine out of ten saying their mental health has been negatively impacted by the pandemic¹. However, the struggles that have …
Supporting working parents returning to the office Read More »
According to the data from the Office of National Statistics, there are around 14 million parents of dependent children, with the large majority being of working age. While the percentage of working fathers has remained fairly consistent over the past few decades, the number of working mothers has grown steadily, and it is now at …
When things don’t go to plan – how to support employees trying for children It’s important for employers to recognise that not everyone’s path to parenthood goes smoothly. Arguably, those who have to deal with the pain, anger, stress and confusion that can come with the highs and lows of fertility treatment – from surrogacy …
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Currently there are 3.9 million working parents in the UK trying to juggle working and parenting simultaneously. The partial reopening of schools last week might offer respite to some parents but for many that juggling act is likely to persist until September and, with limited summer camp opportunities there is no choice but for them …
Working parents & coronavirus- The juggle continues… Read More »
Being a working parent is a constant juggling act, but as of 20 March it just got a whole lot harder. If you’re one of the many parents either struggling to keep your business going or struggling to play your part in keeping your employer’s business going (from home) while home schooling and looking after …
A parent’s guide to keeping your children mentally healthy and sociable during lockdown Read More »
While you could be forgiven for not having employee engagement at the top of your to-do list right now, the enforced lockdown caused by coronavirus is giving employers an unexpected opportunity to show their employees, especially those who are parents, that they are valued, respected and trusted – some of the key things that employees …
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