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Creating Connections:
Empowering Working Parents & Leaders

Managers play a pivotal role in shaping the outcomes of parental leave, significantly influencing whether the experience is positive and productive or fraught with challenges. Effective managerial practices can lead to comprehensive coverage planning, smooth re-onboarding, and increased productivity and retention. However, many managers fall short, with 71% lacking adequate re-onboarding strategies and 37% of parents facing bias or discrimination—factors that double their likelihood of leaving. Moreover, 69% of returning parents encounter difficulties in communicating their needs. Equipping managers with the right training is essential to foster positive workplace experiences for new parents.

 

"Creating Connections" is an action-packed program that empowers leaders to transform their workplaces into inclusive environments where working parents thrive. Through practical strategies and research-based insights, this program equips you to effectively support, retain, and engage parents, ultimately boosting retention and team performance. You'll learn how to design and implement effective re-onboarding plans, eliminate bias, and facilitate open communication, resulting in a culture of belonging that drives positive outcomes across your organization. Join us to enhance your leadership impact and create a supportive, thriving workplace for all.

Program Objectives

  • Develop Effective Re-Onboarding Plans: Train managers to design and implement strategies that ensure smooth transitions for returning parents.

  • Foster Empathetic Leadership: Equip managers with the skills to understand and empathize with the emotional and cognitive demands faced by new mothers, enabling them to provide supportive and compassionate leadership.

  • Enhance Open Communication: Encourage the development of open communication channels between managers and employees to effectively address parental needs.

Expected Outcomes

  • Increased Employee Retention: Managers will implement practices that improve retention rates among working parents, thus maintaining a stable and satisfied workforce.

  • Improved Team Performance: By fostering supportive environments, managers will enhance overall team productivity and engagement.

  • Successful Re-Onboarding Practices: Participants will design re-onboarding strategies that are effective and supportive, benefiting both new parents and their teams.

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