International Women’s Day & Mother’s Day Employer Offer – Accelerating Action
We believe International Women’s Day and Mother’s Day should be days of action that incite system change. We put our […]
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Why Shared Parental Leave Needs a Radical Rethink
December 1st marks the 10 year anniversary of Shared Parental Leave. This has allowed 1% of eligible mothers and 5% […]
Addressing the Line Manager Lottery: 10 Positive Behaviours to Support Working Parents
For working parents, the difference between thriving at work and feeling stretched too thin often comes down to the actions […]
6 Steps to Creating a Courageous Culture for Working Parents
Our multi-award-winning Leaders Plus Fellowship is not enough. Don’t get me wrong, I am incredibly proud of the outcomes of […]
How to Deal With a Heavy Workload
“As you go more senior it is more difficult. The workload is extreme and long hours are required. While there […]
Why Supporting Working Parents is a Wellbeing Issue
When I launched Leaders Plus 8 years ago my mission was to support ambitious, career-focused people to achieve their goals […]
A New Mother’s Day Proclamation: Balancing the Care(er) Continuum
Collaborative Article by Carin-Isabel Knoop and Verena Hefti MBE FRSA published on U.S. Mother’s Day, also available on Medium. […]
Being Summoned Back to the Office: How You Can Push Back
“I have been asked to go back to the office for three days and my heart sinks”, a mother in […]
How to Share the Mental Load with Your Partner
Balancing careers and parenting responsibilities can be overwhelming for working parents. As we navigate the complexities of balancing our careers […]
How to Make it Work as a Dual Career Couple
How do you make it work when you’re in a couple, raising a family and both parents want to progress […]