Thinking about a career move during or after parental leave?
Thinking about a career move during or after parental leave?
✅ Good news: you can resign while on leave✅ Your current employer still pays the full 39 weeks of statutory maternity pay 💷But ⚠️ watch out for contractual enhancements —... Read more...
Governments Paternity Petition
Governments Paternity Petition
Raise statutory maternity/paternity pay to match the National Living WageStatutory maternity and paternity pay is £4.99 per hour for a full-time worker on 37.5 hours per week - approximately 59%... Read more...
Bereavement Leave for Miscarriage – A Step Towards Compassionate Workplaces
In a significant move, the UK government has announced that starting in 2027, parents will be granted paid bereavement leave after a miscarriage before 24 weeks. This policy is an important step in recognizing the emotional and physical toll that early pregnancy loss can have.For too long, miscarriage has been an invisible loss in the workplace, often leaving parents feeling unsupported during one of the most difficult times in their lives. This new policy change allows parents time to grieve without the pressure of returning to work too soon, validating... Read more...
How Maternity Leave Can Derail Careers
Approximatliy 74,000 women lose their jobs each year due to pregnancy or maternity leave. At the time, I remember thinking about how shocking that statistic was, but this weekend it came up again while talking to friends who are currently experiencing this and I can't get it out of my head! 74000 per year!For many women, maternity leave doesn’t just offer a break — it can lead to career derailment. Whether it’s being overlooked for promotions, feeling disconnected from career progression, or struggling to find a way back into the... Read more...
Navigating Parental Leave
For many of us, our work is more than just a job. It’s where we find purpose, build relationships, and contribute to something bigger than ourselves. And when the time comes to step away—whether for parental leave, a break, or any other major life shift—it can be a big change.Parental leave brings its own excitement, but it can also come with uncertainty. When work has been such a central part of your identity, stepping away can feel like leaving behind something important. The transition from healthcare professional to parent can... Read more...