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MAKING WORK WORK FOR PARENTS
Kick off our second ‘new year’ of the year with Jessica Heagren, founder of Careers After Babies, in conversation with Hannah Porteous Butler, founder of The People Practice Group and champion for working parents. Hannah’s mission is closely aligned to ours, and is simple, but powerful: to make work work for parents — so business works better for everyone.
In this insightful session, Hannah will share how organisations can unlock the full potential of their working parents by turning good intentions into measurable outcomes. You’ll hear how bridging the gap between policy and practice, balancing empathy with performance, and aligning individual needs with business goals creates inclusive workplaces where parents return with confidence, managers lead with empathy, and HR teams deliver real impact.
Monthly members call
The theme for July is empathetic and inclusive line management. We’ll be introducing our new line managers guide and talking about exciting plans for our upcoming line management training!
Back to work and Breastfeeding: What employers need to know (and Do)
Join Jessica Heagren, founder of Careers After Babies, and leading breastfeeding specialist Lydia Emmanuel-Desir, for a powerful, practical conversation about what it really means to support breastfeeding mothers at work.
We’ll be unpacking the real-life barriers that new mums face when returning to the workplace, sharing personal stories, busting myths, and — most importantly — offering tangible, easy-to-implement solutions for employers who want to do better (and benefit in the process).
This isn’t a tick-box talk. It’s a refreshingly honest, solutions-focused session for anyone serious about inclusion, retention, and workplace wellbeing.
Parental Strategy Isn’t a Diversity Play: Why Employers Need a Plan
Join Jessica Heagren, founder of Careers After Babies, and Charlotte Speak, founder of Power of the Parent and Careers After Babies Accreditation Board member to explore why businesses need a clear strategy for working parents — not just policies, perks or platitudes..
What if your approach to supporting working parents isn’t actually supporting them?
In this honest, practical conversation, Jess and Charlotte will bust the myth that parental support is just a "nice-to-have" under the DEI banner, and show how it’s actually a core talent, retention and performance lever — if done properly.
Letting Go of Guilt: A New Mindset for Working Mothers
Working mothers are often told they can have it all — yet many are left drowning in guilt, stretched thin by unrealistic expectations, and stuck in cycles of self-doubt.
In this candid, empowering LinkedIn Live, Jessica Heagren and Belinda Batt — author of Challenge Your Guilt — unpack why guilt is a wasted emotion, how it holds women back, and what it takes to finally let it go.
Blending Belinda’s 5-step Flourishing Framework with real-life reflections, we’ll explore how to challenge guilt not just personally, but systemically — and why ditching guilt is key to helping mothers flourish at work, at home, and in life.
Inclusivity for Men: Re-engaging Men in the D&I Conversation
Diversity and inclusion isn’t just a women’s issue or a buzzword—it’s for everyone. But somewhere along the way, many men have felt left out or even turned off by the conversation. It’s time to change that.
Monthly members call
The theme for July is empathetic and inclusive line management. We’ll be introducing our new line managers guide and talking about exciting plans for our upcoming line management training!
Supporting Working Parents: The Power of Empathy, Flexibility & Hypno-Coaching
Ahead of the long summer holidays, join Jessica Heagren, Founder of Careers After Babies, in conversation with Laura Styles of The Mindful Generation, a hypnotherapist and coach specialising in supporting working parents—especially mums juggling career and family life.
They’ll share personal experiences of the all-too-common challenges working parents face, from unsupportive line managers to inflexible workplaces, and how this can feel like a painful push out of the workforce.
Drawing on a unique blend of coaching, clinical hypnotherapy, and EFT tapping, they’ll discuss transformative ways to support parents’ mental health, build resilience, and create ease and flow in both home and work life.
Modern Fatherhood: Redefining Roles, Rethinking Equality
Join us for a powerful conversation exploring what it really means to be a man and a father in today’s world — where the rules are changing but the support often hasn’t caught up.
We’ll dive into the shifting dynamics of parenting and partnership, the absence of male role models, how fatherhood fits into the equality conversation, and how couples can approach these changes consciously and constructively.
Whether you're a working parent, manager, or someone shaping workplace culture, this conversation will offer fresh insight into how modern masculinity and shared caregiving can unlock real gender equality — at home and at work.
SINGLE PARENTS AT WORK: EASING THE MENTAL LOAD
Join Jessica Heagren, Founder of Careers After Babies, and Orla Donoghue, Coach to Single Parents and recent author of new research into the mental load of solo working parents, for a vital LinkedIn Live.
Orla will be sharing insights from her recent study featured in HR Magazine, highlighting the unique challenges single parents face at work — and the simple, impactful ways employers can ease the load
Managing Stress & Confidence as a Working Parent
Can mindset shifts make working parent life easier?
Join Jessica Heagren, Founder of Careers After Babies, and Laura Styles, The HypnoCoach, for a fascinating discussion on how hypnotherapy, coaching, and EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) can support working parents in managing stress, building confidence, and transitioning back to work after parental leave.
Monthly members call
The theme for March is job sharing. We will be joined by The Jobshare Revolution for a members-only Q&A session with the experts discussing benefits, practical implementation, and the reasons every business should adopt job sharing.
Financial Planning for Life’s Big Moments: What Every Working Parent Needs to Know
Are you financially prepared for life’s unexpected turns? From starting a family to navigating divorce, financial security is essential—but too often, women slip under the radar when it comes to financial planning. Join Catherine Street, Director & Financial Planner, and Jessica Heagren for an eye-opening conversation about the financial realities facing working parents today.
The Employment Rights Bill: What Could It Mean for Your Small Business?
With the new Employment Rights Bill on the horizon, small businesses need to prepare for changes—particularly when it comes to flexible working. Join Emily Yeardley from Couchman Hanson and Careers After Babies for an essential session packed with insights and practical advice.
Monthly members call
The theme for March is job sharing. We will be joined by The Jobshare Revolution for a members-only Q&A session with the experts discussing benefits, practical implementation, and the reasons every business should adopt job sharing.
Supporting Single Parents in the Workplace
How can businesses better support single parents in the workplace? Join Orla Donoghue and Jessica Heagren for an insightful conversation on the unique challenges single parents face at work—and what organisations can do to foster a more inclusive, supportive environment.
Bridging the Parenting Equity Gap: Honest Conversations Between Parents
Parenting while balancing a career isn’t easy—especially when expectations and experiences differ between parents.
Join Jessica Heagren and Rachel Childs for a candid, heartfelt discussion on parenting equity and how couples can navigate the challenges of work, family, and relationships together.
The Job Share Revolution: Changing the Game for Gender Equity
Job sharing isn’t just a win for employees—it’s a game-changer for businesses. Join Chloe Fletcher, founder of The Job Share Revolution, as she shares insights and success stories that highlight the transformative benefits of job sharing for organisations.
Monthly members call
The theme for February is career progress. We will be discussing the launch of new Careers Babies jobs board, as well as the practical tools you can implement to ensure working parents remain in your business - where they belong.
Supporting Employees Through Adoption
Adoption is a life-changing journey, but many HR teams and business leaders struggle to provide the right support for employees navigating this process. Join us for an eye-opening session with Alden Arnold, where we’ll explore how organisations can better support their teams through adoption.
THE FIGHT TO GET BACK TO THE OFFICE
The return-to-office narrative has dominated workplace discussions, but what’s the real cost for employees and businesses? Join Careers After Babies and 9-2-3 Jobs for an insightful session exploring why flexible working is more relevant than ever and how organisations can embrace it to attract top talent.
Monthly members call
The theme for January is planning for working parents in 2025. We’ll be discussing kick starting the journey, what to focus on this year and what’s new in Careers After Babies that will enable you to become an even better employer of working parents.
Wake up! Why tired parents are costing your business (and what you can do about it)
Join us for an insightful conversation with Nicola Ratcliffe, award-winning sleep expert, to explore how parental tiredness is impacting both your employees and your business—and what you can do about it.
Monthly members call
Join our monthly members call and access the experts! Meet other like-minded businesses and exclusive access to thought leadership.
Each month we’ll discuss a different theme from the Careers After Babies framework and give you all the latest updates ,
Bring your questions and learnings to our world-class cohort of employers of working parents
Why support working Dads?
Join us for an engaging session with Ian Dinwiddy, Coach, Mentor, and founder of Inspiring Dads, where we’ll dive into the evolving role of dads in the workplace and why supporting them is key to your organisation’s success.
roundtable: family-friendly construction sites
Join us for a groundbreaking Roundtable discussion on Family-Friendly Construction Sites!
Are you passionate about creating positive change in the construction industry? Do you believe in building environments where workers can thrive both personally and professionally? Then this event is for you!
On 17th Sepetember, International Working Families Day, we're hosting an electrifying roundtable discussion in partnership with the Women's Leadership Group. If you want to be part of it, get in touch! 🚀
PARENTING OUT LOUD
Careers After Babies is privileged to be working with the best experts in the field of supporting working parents in the workplace. Shivani Uberoi, TEDX speaker, founder of Wallflower Academy and ex-leader of Sky’s Women in Leadership Group is also one of our Careers After Babies Accreditation Board experts.
Join us for an empowering event dedicated to supporting working parents and building inclusive workplaces.
Monthly members call
Join our monthly members call and access the experts! Meet other like-minded businesses and exclusive access to thought leadership.
Each month we’ll discuss a different theme from the Careers After Babies framework and give you all the latest updates ,
Bring your questions and learnings to our world-class cohort of employers of working parents
What makes a good keep in touch day?
Join us for an insightful session hosted by Careers After Babies, designed to educate businesses on creating successful Keep in Touch (KIT) days. Learn from Sam of Astute, a leading expert in Keep in Touch days. We’ll explore the challenges organisations face with KIT days, define what good looks like, and discuss how positive KIT experiences can significantly improve employee return-to-work transitions. Discover practical strategies to help your organisation adopt effective KIT day practices and create a more supportive environment for working parents. Together, we can make a difference!
Monthly members call
Join our monthly members call and access the experts! Meet other like-minded businesses and exclusive access to thought leadership.
Each month we’ll discuss a different theme from the Careers After Babies framework and give you all the latest updates ,
Bring your questions and learnings to our world-class cohort of employers of working parents
PARENTING POWER AT WORK
Join us for an engaging event with Rachel Vecht, founder of Educating Matters, a seasoned expert in supporting working parents in the workplace for 20+ years! As an ex-teacher and proud mother to four children (aged 14 to 23), Rachel brings a wealth of experience and insight to our conversation about the importance of integrating parenting into organisational culture.
How to do job sharing
Job sharing is an incredible but hugely under-used flexible working tool for retaining top female talent. It’s also the most misunderstood!
Join our founder Jess Heagren who’s talking to Rachel Maguire from The Job Share Pair who will be sharing their top tips on how to make job sharing work for everyone and make it the norm in your organisation.
THE SHARED PARENTAL LEAVE EXPERIENCE
Join our founder who’s chatting to Will Stewart about whether we actually need working hours. Get inspired by new ideas about working smarter, not harder! Learn some tips and tricks for finding that sweet spot between work and play. And leave feeling energised and excited to try out some fresh approaches!
Excited to see you there!
Monthly members call
Join our monthly members call and access the experts! Meet other like-minded businesses and exclusive access to thought leadership.
Each month we’ll discuss a different theme from the Careers After Babies framework and give you all the latest updates ,
Bring your questions and learnings to our world-class cohort of employers of working parents
DO WE REALLY NEED WORKING HOURS?
Join our founder who’s chatting to Will Stewart about whether we actually need working hours. Get inspired by new ideas about working smarter, not harder! Learn some tips and tricks for finding that sweet spot between work and play. And leave feeling energised and excited to try out some fresh approaches!
Excited to see you there!
Why parents need more than good policies
Careers After Babies is privileged to be working with the best experts in the field of supporting working parents in the workplace. Lizzie Martin, founder of WorkLifeMother was one of the first to join our Accreditation Board as a Careers After Babies expert. On 30th April we’ll be having a fireside chat with Lizzie talking about why working parents need so much more than just policies!