Is it time to let work know you are welcoming a new child to your family? If you’re experiencing a mix of emotions–anticipation, excitement, a tinge of anxiety, confusion, and perhaps, even some dread–you’re not alone!
The (Often Overlooked) Third Phase of Parental Leave: Your Reintegration Back to Work By Amy Beacom, EdD | Last Updated: December 12, 2023 Linkedin Instagram Instagram Facebook Twitter In the major personal and professional rite of passage our culture simply calls, parental leave, one phase often gets overlooked: the reintegration phase. The excitement of the … Continued
Companies are unfairly expected to do the work of society. Despite years of advocacy, a vast majority of U.S. employees still lack access to paid parental leave, with low-wage workers, particularly women and people of color, being the most vulnerable. Additionally, very few managers and expecting/new parents receive any type of leave resources or navigation support, let alone socio-emotional transition support.
Leading Strategically for the Whole Person and the Whole Team Are you a manager who thinks parental leave is solely put on this earth to drive you crazy? It’s time for a reframe. Parental leave is instead an important and unique opportunity for managers to shape their own leadership skills and the skills and abilities … Continued
As we’ve seen from recent announcements from big corporations such as EY, Twitter, Microsoft, and Coca-Cola, as well as cities and states like San Fransisco and New York, the workplace climate around parental leave and family friendly policies is rapidly changing. In fact, if you’re a business considering paid leave it now looks like you are … Continued