Chatter about Working Parents: Creating Family Friendly Workplaces | Episode 2

Being an organisation that truly supports working parents is crucial – with it being directly linked to rises in gender equality, and a greater ability to attract, retain and motivate employees.

In this episode, we'll speak about how employers can create family-friendly workplaces, where parents can speak up, and have their needs accommodated. We’ll also be speaking about flexible work, and the particular benefits this can provide to working parents.

We cover several key topics including:

(1:36-14:06) Employment Law Update led by Adam Haines, Partner at Aaron & Partners

(14:15-37:47) How do we create workplaces where working parents are accepted, can speak up, and can have their needs accommodated? Discussed by Joanne Waterworth (Senior Relationship Manager at Working Families), Jay McKenna (North West Regional Secretary at TUC) and Beckie Taylor (CEO and Co-Founder at Tech Returners)

(37:55-51:21) The benefits of flexible working for parents. How should this be managed, and why should employers consider greater flexibility? Discussed by Professor Jill Rubery (Director of the Work and Equalities Institute at the Alliance Manchester Business School)

Connect with The Good Employment Charter:

Connect on Twitter (https://bit.ly/3CSB3NO) and LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/3kSV9BA)

Check out the Charter Website: https://bit.ly/3CXj09m

Resources relevant to this episode:

Every Student Counts: Mind the Gap - Exploring the Needs of Early Career Nurses and Midwives in the Workplace: https://bit.ly/3B62aHu

Working Families: Employers Page: https://bit.ly/3RPKZ36

TUC: Good Work Plan - Proposals to Better Support Families: https://bit.ly/3RIMcJg

Good Employment Charter and CuroCarers: How to Support Working Carers: https://bit.ly/3cy3QPG

The music in this episode is by Blue Dot Sessions. Tracks featured: Dirtbike Lovers, Borough, Turning to You, These Times.