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How to Make Construction Sites More Family-Friendly: Insights with Vicky Brook
Jul
1

How to Make Construction Sites More Family-Friendly: Insights with Vicky Brook

Find out about our most recent industry report - Making Construction Sites More Family-Friendly…

The construction industry is at a crossroads. With staff shortages, talent loss, and challenges attracting younger workers, creating family-friendly workplaces has never been more important. Join expert and publication partner Vicky Brook from P3 Construction Limited to explore how construction firms can build a future that works for everyone.

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Managing Stress & Confidence as a Working Parent
Apr
29

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.

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Monthly members call
Apr
22

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.

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Financial Planning for Life’s Big Moments: What Every Working Parent Needs to Know
Apr
22

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.

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Monthly members call
Mar
18

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.

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Supporting Single Parents in the Workplace
Mar
18

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.

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Monthly members call
Feb
25

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.

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Supporting Employees Through Adoption
Feb
12

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.

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THE FIGHT TO GET BACK TO THE OFFICE
Feb
4

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.

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Monthly members call
Jan
21

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.

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Monthly members call
Sept
17

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

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Why support working Dads?
Sept
17

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.

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roundtable: family-friendly construction sites
Sept
16

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! 🚀

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PARENTING OUT LOUD
Sept
12

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.

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Monthly members call
Jul
16

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

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What makes a good keep in touch day?
Jul
9

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!

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Monthly members call
Jun
18

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

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PARENTING POWER AT WORK
Jun
18

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.

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How to do job sharing
Jun
5

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.

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THE SHARED PARENTAL LEAVE EXPERIENCE
Jun
4

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!

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Monthly members call
May
21

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

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DO WE REALLY NEED WORKING HOURS?
May
14

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!

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Why parents need more than good policies
Apr
30

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!

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Monthly members call
Apr
16

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

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