Tag: Working Parents
Ian Wells: Working parents – managing the school holiday juggle
Over the half-term holidays, working parents often face a juggle of conflicting commitments and priorities.
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Beverlie Wilkinson: Second child, new challenges – preparing for your return to work
The journey back to work after having your second child can feel like familiar territory or...
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Parental Mental Health Day
Parental Mental Health Day, observed on January 27th, serves as a poignant reminder of the unique...
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One in four working parents looking for mental health support
This year’s Modern Families Index report revealed 1 in every 4 working parents in the UK was looking to their employer for mental health support for their children.
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Simon Garrity: Boundaries boost working parents’ wellbeing and performance
While the return to school experience is fresh in parents’ minds, it makes sense for HR to review how well their organisation supports working parents.
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Emma Willars: Summer solutions to help ease working parent stress
As a working parent during summer, you may find yourself facing a dilemma: how to balance the demands of your job with the care and needs of your child.
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Huge return-to-office gains for employers offering family support
85% of respondents believe employer-sponsored childcare helps working parents attend their workplace, and 80% say it enhances productivity.
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Child mental health integration during Mental Health Awareness Week
In addition to supporting employees, there is a growing need to extend mental health support to their families, particularly children.
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Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week: 6 coaching sessions for parents returning to work
Having a coach available to employees following parental leave can provide the emotional and professional support the parent needs.
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Fathers are overvalued – whilst mothers are paid less by employers
Men who become fathers benefit from “overvaluation” in their professional lives whereas mothers experience the opposite, often undervalued and underpaid.
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New poll indicates voters want reforms to improve parental leave
67% of respondents feel more inclined to vote for candidates or parties that include better parental leave in their manifesto.
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Major study reveals skills children need to navigate an uncertain future
In a world of rapidly evolving technology and AI, parents want their children to develop life skills over those that are technical or academic.
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- Alice Hewitt: Why a snow globe holds the key to career success
- Debbie Green: Pursuing your career dream
- Dr Mary-Clare Race: How psychological safety drives inclusion and team success
- Dr Fleur-Michelle Coiffait: Shining a light on neurodiversity – the importance of considered lighting in the workplace
- Dr Glenn Mason: Supporting financial wellbeing in the workplace
