Working Parents-to-be

Catherine Oliver is a Diversity and Inclusion Advisor who specializes in helping organizations from start-ups to FTSEs support working parents and their managers. She became a parent herself during her 20-year corporate career and founded Sky’s parenting network, alongside her 'day job' in the Strategy team.

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Praise for Working Parents-to-be
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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?
The top 10 most common concerns at this point
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


Chapter 6: Planning for a smooth return to the organization

Preparing for your return – at work
Preparing for your return – at home




Part 3: Returning to work

Chapter 7: Recognizing the challenges of coming back

What’s on your mind as you make the transition back?
The top 10 most common concerns at this point


Chapter 8: Working out how to overcome challenges and who can help

Your first few weeks/months back
Your new normal


Chapter 9: Identifying new skills brought to the workplace


Closing thoughts
Notes
Glossary of key terminology
Resources and further reading
Acknowledgements
About the author
Index