Empowering Parents and Managers: Communication Essentials for Parental Leave

Avoid Common Pitfalls: Strategies for Parental Leave Success

Taking parental leave is a significant life event, and maintaining appropriate communication with the workplace can be a major challenge. Many new parents experience difficulties staying informed, managing expectations, and ensuring a smooth transition back to work. This can lead to stress, anxiety, and even career setbacks. HR leaders set the strategy for organizations to best support their workforce during this emotional time.

Arianna Hillis, founder of Shoshanna’s Daughter, brings a unique perspective by combining her personal experience navigating three corporate parental leaves and her certification as a RETAIN Parental Leave Coach. Her firsthand insights provide a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in supporting parent employees and their managers through this pivotal life transition.

What you’ll learn: 

• Discover common communication pitfalls to avoid during employee parental leave.
• Learn practical strategies for maintaining clear and consistent communication with managers and teams.
• Gain insights into effectively negotiating return to work.
• Understand how to set realistic expectations and boundaries.
• Hear firsthand experiences and real-world examples.