How can employers make it easier for parents to return to work after a period of family leave

The Employment Law & HR Podcast

19-07-2024 • 32 mins

In this episode 231 of the podcast I bring you an interview with Alice Derbyshire who is a specialist coach and speaker and who works with parents and employers on making the transition back to work as easy as possible.

In this episode of the podcast we cover:

  • What the key issues are for HR and managers to consider.
  • Tips on how to reintegrate new parents back to the workplace.
  • Why communication is key to a successful return to work.
  • Why both employee and employer have a role to play in making it a success.
  • The importance of one to one and or performance reviews before someone leaves for maternity leave.
  • Why you need to have a plan in place for breastfeeding employees.
  • Health and safety reviews for pregnant employees and new mums.
  • The importance of putting in place touch points during parental leave.

Alice has also produced a document for you ‘Return to work from Parental Leave – 3 Easy Steps to Success’ which you can download for free here: HERE

Alice Derbyshire

I want my kids to go to work and see a balance of men and women at every level of the organisation. To see role models that look and feel like them; to know that it’s possible to succeed regardless of their gender. I work with businesses who care about this too; supporting you to get structural balance from the bottom to the top.

Leadership Coaching | Leadership Development | Parental Transitions | Workshops | Consultancy

What clients say:

“Alice is one of those rare individuals who understands the world we work in and how to impact business quickly. I couldn’t recommend her highly enough if you need an exceptional person to help your business grow through the people that you employ.” – Managing Director

“You are perceptive, kind, and challenging in the most supportive way. How wonderful it is to see small tweaks have such a positive transformation on my leadership impact. I’ve learnt so much in a short time.” – Senior Global Marketing Director

You can contact Alice:

By phone: +44(0)7789 555626

Book time with Alice on Calendly

Find out more – www.alicedarbyshire.com

See Alice’s experience on LinkedIn

Follow her musings on Instagram

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