Working Parents-To-be : Your Guide to Parental Leave and Return... What to Expect and How to Make It Work for You.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Oliver, Catherine.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Family leave.

Work and family.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (154 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Northwich : Practical Inspiration Publishing, 2024.

Summary:

This book serves as a comprehensive guide for working parents navigating the challenges of parental leave and returning to the workplace. Written with inclusivity and practicality in mind, it provides actionable strategies, exercises, and templates to support parents at various stages of their journey. The book emphasizes balancing career and parenting responsibilities while fostering confidence and managing expectations. It offers insights into workplace communication, family planning, and overcoming common challenges faced by parents. With real-life examples, diverse perspectives, and advice tailored for both primary caregivers and supporting roles like partners and managers, it aims to empower working parents and create a smoother transition during this pivotal life stage. The intended audience includes expectant parents, new parents, and professionals managing or supporting working parents. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover Page

Title Page

Praise for Working Parents-to-be

Copyright Page

Contents

Preface

Introduction

Part 1: Before you go on leave

Chapter 1: Being aware of the challenges ahead

Where do we start?

The top 10 most common concerns at this point

Chapter 2: Developing your support network

What type of help might you need?

Who might be able to help you?

How do you identify the key ones?

Chapter 3: Building a plan, working out what to do when

Making sure you’re informed

Doing some preparation – at work

Doing some preparation – at home

Part 2: While you’re away on parental leave

Chapter 4: Reviewing what has and hasn’t changed

What’s front of mind as you think about returning?

Your motivations for returning

Your career aspirations

Chapter 5: Preparing for conversations with managers, colleagues and key stakeholders

Step 1: Reconnecting

Step 2: Agreeing a return date

Step 3: Agreeing any changes to your working arrangement

Step 4: Creating a return plan Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9781788606004

1788606000

OCLC:

1452597528