What Do Parental Leave Returners Really Value?
Free live webinar – 14th October @ 11am
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New research from Bright Horizons reveals what working parents expect from employers—and what makes or breaks the return to work after parental leave. With family life and flexible working now high on the organisational agenda, parental leave policy has become a key differentiator in talent retention.
This webinar will explore:
- What returners value most
- A cross-sector benchmark of parental leave policies
- Lessons learned from high-profile legal cases
- Real-life examples of what leading employers are doing well
Hear directly from Société Générale on how their parental leave programme supports employees and managers throughout the leave journey. You’ll also hear from Alice Thompson, whose landmark tribunal case exposed the risks of mismanaging flexible working requests.
In this session, we’ll cover:
- How to design and evaluate a parental leave programme
- What role managers and leaders play in building a supportive culture
- Practical tips for empowering parents and driving inclusion
- How your organisation compares with sector-wide benchmarks
Register for free before 11am on 14th October to listen live.
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Meet Our Expert Speakers
Hosted by: James Marsh
HR Manager at Planet Organic and former Editor of HRreview
James leads L&D, apprenticeships and cultural initiatives at Planet Organic, and regularly hosts the InsideHR webinar series.
Laura Moynihan
Senior HR Business Partner, Société Générale
Laura will share how Société Générale equips employees and managers for a smooth transition before, during and after parental leave.
Iole Matthews
Head of Coaching & Consultancy, Bright Horizons
Iole helps employers design and deliver support programmes for working parents and carers. She brings over 20 years of experience in leadership coaching and organisational development.
Alice Thompson
Estate Agent and Advocate for Flexible Working
Alice made headlines after winning a tribunal case for indirect sex discrimination, highlighting the consequences of rejecting flexible working requests without due consideration.