Welcome to the fifth episode of The EXperience Lounge! A weekly podcast dedicated to EX design, the future of work and digital HR. In this episode, Laura and Sasha discuss returning to work with the amazing Tash Cullen - CEO and Founder of Beloved Bumps. Here we discuss why returning is such an important experience, how organisations sometimes miss the mark and how you can use human-centered design thinking to put new parents at the heart of your redesign. 

Natasha Cullen, founder of Beloved Bumps, grew up in Singapore then went on to train and work in London as a U.K. registered Midwife. She's passionate about giving pregnant women unbiased information Her goal is to give every couple the full information to empower them before and during their amazing journey of parenthood. Learn more about Beloved Bumps here: https://belovedbumps.sg/about-us/ 

As promised, here are a few resources to inspire your RTW redesign: 

https://hbr.org/amp/2019/08/how-to-return-to-work-after-taking-parental-leave

https://sproutsocial.com/insights/new-parent-employees/?amp

https://www.forbes.com/sites/shelleyzalis/2017/04/06/returnship-the-make-it-or-break-it-moment-returning-from-maternity-leave/amp/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashleystahl/2020/02/18/4-easy-ways-employers-can-support-new-mothers-in-the-workplace/amp/

https://www.ft.com/content/d5d01f06-9f7c-4cdc-9fee-225e15b5750b

https://hbr.org/amp/2018/09/how-companies-can-ensure-maternity-leave-doesnt-hurt-womens-careers

https://www-washingtonpost-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/04/05/adia-barnes-arizona-basketball-coach-breastfeeding/?outputType=amp

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