What an inspiring story, Katrina Hutchinson-O'Neill! It’s wonderful to hear that Reid is thriving now. 👏 We are thrilled to learn that Join Talent already offers enhanced maternity pay and is open to further discussions about introducing a neonatal leave and pay policy. This initiative is a critical step in supporting parents during what can be some of the most challenging times. We sincerely hope to see this policy implemented within your organisation, making a meaningful difference for families navigating neonatal care. 💛💜
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I am not big on personal posting on LI but I managed to find out today that National Prematurity Day was this week and I missed it! 👶👶 Back 14 years ago TinyLife Charity was a huge support for us when Mr Reid entered into our family. Every parent thinks their kid is one in a million, and of course they are! But Reid decided to be extra special and come pre packed with a one in two million birth defect that thankfully was able to be fixed via a pretty big surgery at 5 days old and just 3.9 pounds in weight (technically whilst still 5 weeks before his due date!). We were told he would have a 50/50 chance of getting through the surgery never mind coming out with everything fixed… and yet he did both with flying colours. We were told there was a 90% chance his condition meant he also would have a life limiting genetic condition, but after an anxious wait his tests came back at 2 weeks old giving a full all clear. Following in line with the typical Hutchinson O’Neill philosophy of unintentional over achieving (🤣) the Drs told us that he might be in hospital for 6 months after his surgery. He got out by his original due date 5 weeks after surgery. At Join Talent we have had enhanced maternity pay from the start… even at the earliest stages as a bootstrapped start up.. because having a new baby (even if they are not as ‘dramatic’ as Mr Reid 🤣👏🏼) is a huge event for any parent. In 2025 as we plan to review our benefits again parental leave and also fertility support are 💯 on the agenda for review as we strive to do more, and I want this to also include extra support for premature and medically complex arrivals for our team members. Watch this space for what we come up with! Also watch this space to see in a couple of years time if Reid’s ‘shark attack’ scars will give him added appeal on the dating front 😆- we think it makes him look hardcore 🥰🥰
