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Parents at PwC Canada don’t see parental leave as career-limiting because the company has built an entire system to support employees through the moments that matter. Chief People Officer Sonia Boisvert and Total Rewards Leader Lisa Rosen share how their work with Parentaly played a foundational role in improving employee preparedness, retention and engagement.
Connect with us on LinkedIn: Parentaly | Allison Whalen | Jenna Vassallo
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As a senior HR leader, Eric Severson spent years trying (and failing) to pass paid parental leave at many organizations - until he finally pulled it off at Neiman Marcus. Learn how he and Chief Integrated Retail & Customer Officer Stefanie Ward built a compelling business case, aligned cross-functional leaders and turned employee feedback into a policy that improved retention and equity across the company.
Connect with us on LinkedIn: Parentaly | Allison Whalen | Jenna Vassallo
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Heidrick & Struggles launched a parental leave task force to better understand the challenges and roadblocks employees were facing throughout the parental leave experience: it was significantly impacting retention and development across the firm. Hear how the task force’s findings led them to launch a parental leave support partnership with Parentaly.
Connect with us on LinkedIn: Parentaly | Allison Whalen | Jenna Vassallo
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Starbucks significantly increased its parental leave policy for store partners, moving from six weeks to up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave. Hear from Sara Kelly, EVP and Chief Partner Officer of Starbucks, about how the new policy reflects Starbucks’ commitment to its people and how it'll make the business stronger.
Connect with us on LinkedIn: Parentaly | Allison Whalen | Jenna Vassallo
Learn more about our parental leave programs: How We Help | Contact Us
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What happens when two of your dreams come true at the same time? Shortly after learning she was pregnant, Lindsay Shookus was promoted to lead talent at Saturday Night Live. Hear how she navigated these major life milestones - which led to a 20-year run with the show - and why she ultimately took the leap to chart her own path after two decades.
Connect with us on LinkedIn: Parentaly | Allison Whalen | Jenna Vassallo
Learn more about our parental leave programs: How We Help | Contact Us
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Want to hear a parental leave expert answer some of the most thoughtful - yet complex - questions about parental leave and working parenthood? We close out season one of The False Tradeoff with an “ask me anything” session to answer questions from HR leaders and expecting and working parents in the Parentaly community.
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Learn more about our parental leave programs: How We Help | Contact Us
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Are sleep regressions real? How long should my infant stay in my bedroom? Should I be worried about swaddles and white noise machines? Dr. Harvey Karp answers infant sleep questions that keep working parents up at night in this “ask me anything” episode.
Connect with us on LinkedIn: Parentaly | Allison Whalen | Jenna Vassallo
Learn more about our parental leave programs: How We Help | Contact Us
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The election is less than one week away. From paid family leave and childcare to reproductive rights and maternal health, there’s a lot on the ballot this year that directly impacts parents and caregivers. We compiled clips from past episodes with politicians, public figures & advocates about key issues that voters should think about before Election Day.
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Is pregnancy and motherhood a career obstacle or a source of confidence and growth? L’Oreal CHRO Stephanie conducted extensive research about the intersection of career and motherhood. We interviewed her about her book, Carry Strong: An Empowered Approach to Navigating Pregnancy and Work, where she shares strategies to help both individuals and organizations navigate this life milestone.
Connect with us on LinkedIn: Parentaly | Allison Whalen | Jenna Vassallo
Learn more about our parental leave programs: How We Help | Contact Us
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What goes into launching an ERG? How can you design programming that appeals to diverse members? Verizon’s global lead for the Parents and Caregivers ERG shares tips on how she built a thriving community based on her experience as an ambitious single mother.
Connect with us on LinkedIn: Parentaly | Allison Whalen | Jenna Vassallo
Learn more about our parental leave programs: How We Help | Contact Us
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The False Tradeoff is a podcast for working parents, HR leaders and anyone committed to proving working parents can be successful at work AND at home - that it’s not an either/or…