WORKING PARENT FORUMS
WHAT ARE WORking parent Forums?
Working Parent Forums are a series of facilitated networking events designed to educate and support employees during the transition into parenthood.
Events are tailored for following groups:
• Expectant mums • Expectant dads •
• Current Working Parents • Mums pre & recently post return to work •
• Line Managers •
FORMAT
Typical agenda:
1. Round table discussion
Introduction
What you want to get from today’s forum
Open discussion on experiences and challenges so far
2. Guest speaker/s
3. Breakouts with facilitated discussion topics
4. Back together, wrap up and close
Forums are held virtually online, with in-person networking events scheduled at various times and locations throughout the year.
WHat do FORUMs provide?
- A professional support network for working parents
- Information from experts in parenthood
- Raised awareness of potential gender bias within parenting roles
- Endorsement of family friendly working environments
- Tips for initiatives that will foster greater workplace gender equality
outcomes
- A cultural shift towards parental equality across genders
- Data on the needs of working parents
- Creation of a family network at work
- Improved employee engagement
- Reduction in absence due to mental health, anxiety and stress
DaTES / SPEAKERS
We’re currently finalising dates and speakers for 2023 so watch this space.
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