Parents At Work

Join Our Team: Client Experience Manager Opportunity! Are you ready to shape the future of work? At Parents At Work, we’re creating family-friendly workplaces that champion inclusion, equality, and well-being for families and businesses. Location: Flexible Hours: Part-time or Full-time Reports To: Head of Sales & Client Enablement About the Role: As our Client Experience Manager, you’ll build strong relationships, ensure seamless onboarding, and support impactful workplace programs. You’ll collaborate with our Client Advisory team to deliver operational excellence, coordinate workshops, and drive meaningful change. Why Join Us? - Flexible working arrangements - Be part of a purpose-driven team - Opportunity to create a global impact Key Skills: - 3-5+ years in client management, account management, or similar - Strong communicator with a passion for workplace wellbeing - Organised, detail-oriented, and systems-savvy Apply Now: Deadline: Monday, 16th December 2024 https://lnkd.in/gScARiVA #JobOpportunity #ClientExperienceManager #FlexibleWork #FamilyFriendlyWorkplaces

Is Your Return-to-Office Policy Costing You Top Talent? New research reveals a 14% spike in resignations after RTO mandates - women, senior staff, and skilled professionals are leading the exodus. From “quiet layoffs” to trust erosion, the cost of rigid policies is high. So, is the price of losing your best people worth it? Discover why flexibility is no longer a perk - it's a must. Read more now: #FutureOfWork #TalentRetention #ReturnToWorkMandates

“As a dairy nutritional business that sells Infant Milk Formula – supporting families is at the heart of what we do. We feed babies and expectant mothers! Therefore, it was imperative that our commitment to the consumer also lived through our commitment to our team members.”- Amanda Hart, Chief People & Culture Officer, The a2 Milk Company. At Parents At Work, we’re proud to highlight The a2 Milk Company’s outstanding commitment to family-friendly workplace practices. Their approach shows how businesses can truly support working parents and caregivers to achieve balance and thrive. Here’s just a few ways a2MC is leading the way… - Gender-neutral parental leave policy that includes 20 weeks fully paid leave with no qualifying period - Up to five days of paid leave for early pregnancy loss - Full parental leave provisions paid for any pregnancy loss after 20 weeks By embedding these practices into their culture, The a2 Milk Company is creating a workplace where families thrive, and employees feel supported every step of the way. Read more about how they’ve set a new benchmark in family-friendly workplace policies: https://hubs.la/Q02-4CBb0 #FamilyFriendlyWorkplaces #WorkingParents #ParentalLeave #FlexibleWork #EmployeeWellbeing

Spotlight on Accessibility in Digital Marketing! Today, our Digital Marketing Manager, Christina North, attended a Guide Dogs NSW/ACT workshop on Digital Accessibility and the importance of inclusion in the digital space. Here's what she learned and how we're applying it: 📣 Key Takeaways for Social Media Accessibility: - Include alt text on every image – no longer than a sentence. - Add image descriptions at the end of captions to provide more detail for users. - Use a black background with white text for high-contrast story captions. - Write hashtags in camel case to help screen readers distinguish words. - Use audio descriptions to describe visuals in videos, separate from voiceovers. 📣 Website Accessibility Insights: - Hyperlinks should clearly state where they lead (e.g., “Learn more about accessibility”). - Include captions and transcripts for video and audio content. - 7:1 colour contrast ratio for text and backgrounds for better readability. - Test your site with screen readers and run accessibility tools. Accessibility isn't just about compliance – it's about creating a digital space where everyone feels included. At Parents At Work we are committed to ongoing learning and prioritising digital accessibility across our content and networks. [Image description 1: Christina smiling sitting on a chair looking at a three-month-old small Labrador Retriever puppy in the Guide Dogs office.] [Image description 2: A Guide Dogs digital accessibility pamphlet with a Guide Dogs branded drink bottle on a table.] [Image description 3: Christina is holding a golden Labrador Retriever and Sarah from Guide Dogs is holding a black Labrador Retriever puppy and are both smiling at the puppies.] [Image description 4: A grown black Labrador Retriever in puppy training on a lead at the Guide Dogs office.] #DigitalAccessibility #GuideDogsAustralia #AccessibleMarketing Sarah Watts

We are proud to have partnered with Wellbeing at Work World to deliver the 2024 summit across two days in Sydney, hosted by Salesforce. Wellbeing at Work is a global organisation that empowers businesses to prioritise wellbeing, boost employee engagement, and create positive workplace cultures. Their summits bring together thought leaders to share innovative strategies for the future of work. Dr Patrick Aouad from CU Health emphasised that wellbeing isn’t just a “nice to have”—it’s a genuine performance booster. Some Key Takeaways: Psychological Safety is Critical - Psychological safety is the foundation of a high-performance workplace. It’s time to move beyond reactive interventions and focus on creating environments where respect, inclusion, and collaboration are the norm (EMA Consulting 2024) The Leadership-Mental Health Connection - Staggering stats from NeuroCapability reminded us of leaders' impact: 69% of managers influence employees' mental health as much as their spouses (UKG 2023). 60% of employees cite their job as the #1 factor affecting their mental wellbeing (UKG 2023). Tailored Communication is Key - The “Communication Matrix” by Xceptional Academy reminded us that understanding individual preferences can boost team dynamics and efficiency. Let’s take these lessons forward and build workplaces where everyone thrives. Kickstart 2025 with the Parents At Work 'Work Life Wellbeing' program for your employees, check it out now: https://hubs.la/Q02Yt4_P0 #WellbeingAtWork #InclusiveLeadership #PsychologicalSafety #FutureOfWork

We are so proud to work with HESTA to bring their employees the HESTA Family Hub – a comprehensive platform offering resources such as webinars, podcasts, and toolkits to support working carers at all stages. HESTA’s commitment to creating a culture of well-being and belonging is inspiring, and we’re proud to support them! Do you want to find out how you can benefit from a Work + Family Solutions program like HESTA? Enquire now: https://lnkd.in/dhpKyxBT

Why does a caring workplace culture matter? Carers provide an estimated $80 billion in unpaid labor each year, but their contributions are often overlooked and devalued. With Australia’s aging population, the demand for caregiving is rising, and that means how we manage work and care is in all our interests to solve for. Emma Walsh, CEO of Parents At Work, presented at global insurer TAL Australia and shared eye-opening insights about the urgent need for businesses to support carers. Key takeaways include: ➡️ 75% of carers are in the workforce, but many feel unsupported. ➡️ 1 in 4 carers is considering leaving their job due to caregiving pressures. ➡️ Companies with family-friendly policies see higher employee engagement and retention. The National Work + Family Standards, developed by Parents At Work and UNICEF Australia offer a framework for employers to create inclusive workplaces that support employees and their families with care responsibilities. Find out how: https://hubs.la/Q02Vl8v50 Read more Emma's highlights on caring workplace culture, offering flexible work options, and starting conversations about ways to bridge the gap between work and caregiving commitments: https://hubs.la/Q02Vlfh20 Learn more about how we can support your people to thrive at work and home. Speak to our team info@parentsatwork.com.au #CarersWeek #FamilyFriendlyWorkplace #EmployeeWellbeing

📢 The 2024 Carer Wellbeing Survey Results Are Here 📢 Carers Australia has released the results of the 2024 Carer Wellbeing Survey, which shares the experiences of over 9,000 Australian carers. These findings underscore the challenges faced by carers and highlight opportunities for better support and understanding. Key Takeaways: 1. Health and Wellbeing Struggles: 57.7% of carers reported low levels of wellbeing, more than double the rate of the average Australian adult. Alarmingly, only 17.2% of carers described their health as good or excellent, compared to 45.9% of other Australians. 2. Loneliness Crisis: 40.3% of carers were often or always lonely, compared to just 13.8% of Australian adults. Loneliness is deeply tied to wellbeing, with carers who are often lonely being four times more likely to report low levels of wellbeing. 3. The Need for Family-Friendly Workplaces: Workplace support plays a pivotal role in carer wellbeing. Carers who have supportive employers are significantly more likely to have healthy levels of wellbeing and lower rates of psychological distress. Yet, 21.8% of carers feel their employers do not understand their caregiving responsibilities. Let’s take these findings as a call to action for all employers: the need to support carers in the workplace has never been more urgent. By creating flexible, inclusive, and supportive work environments, we can improve the wellbeing of carers and, in turn, those they care for. TAKE ACTION: Benchmark your policies and see how your workplace measures up: https://hubs.la/Q02TNCGV0 #CarerWellbeing #SupportCarers #FamilyFriendlyWorkplaces #CaringForCarers

In honour of National Carers Week Australia (13 -19 October), we recognise the incredible work of Australia’s 2.65 million unpaid carers. This week is a time to appreciate and celebrate the selfless contributions they make to families, workplaces, and communities every single day. As Australia’s population ages, the demand for carers is on the rise. This situation affects all of us—not just those directly providing care. There is a growing need for businesses to support employees who balance work with their caring responsibilities. Now more than ever, employers must step up and take action to ensure workplaces are inclusive and flexible for carers. By creating a family friendly workplace, businesses can make a real difference in the lives of their employees. Let’s continue the conversation on how we can support the millions of carers in Australia. Read more now and join us in advocating for workplace solutions that benefit carers and their families: https://hubs.la/Q02Tzv4q0 #NationalCarersWeek #CarersWeek #SupportingCarers #WorkLifeBalance #InclusiveWorkplaces

It’s OK Not to Be OK An estimated 1 in 4 pregnancies end in loss before 12 weeks, yet many still feel isolated in their grief. We are proud to be long term partners with The Pink Elephants Support Network. We are grateful for the incredible resources and support they provide our member community. This October, during Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, we are joining Pink Elephants to spread the message that "It's OK not to be OK." No one should walk this journey alone. Whether you're grieving a miscarriage, facing pregnancy after loss, or supporting a loved one through these challenges. Let's break the silence. Reach out, connect, and know that your feelings are valid, no matter where you are in your healing process. #ItsOkNotToBeOk #PregnancyLossAwareness #MiscarriageSupport #PinkElephants