Working Parents-to-be

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This how-to guide is aimed at those becoming parents while theyre working. Those who are wondering how they will still do their job as well as being a parent. Who are worried about having a conversation about changing their working pattern and not sure how to approach it. Who dont know where to start with creating a return-to-work plan. Its designed to help them with all these questions and more, guiding them every step of the way - from before they head off on parental leave to while theyre away through to their return. Catherine Oliver has not only been there herself but has supported thousands of parents choosing to take on the dual roles of parent and employee. It will also be of interest to managers who so often find themselves worried about doing or saying the wrong thing - with notes especially for them at the end of every chapter.

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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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'This is the book I really needed when I first became a working parent!' - Kathryn Bishop, CBE

Welcome to the world of working parenthood...

• Wondering how you'll still do your job as well as being a parent?
• Want to have a conversation about changing your working pattern but not sure how to approach it?
• Don't really know where to start with creating a return-to-work plan? This how-to guide is designed to help you every step of the way on your journey to becoming a working parent - from before you head off on parental leave to while you're away and on your return. Catherine Oliver has not only been there and done that but has supported many thousands who have chosen to take on the dual roles of parent and employee.

It will also be invaluable if your partner is taking a longer period of parental leave, or if you're a manager worried about doing or saying the wrong thing. In the past this support has only been available to employees of big corporates: now you're holding it in your hands.

Catherine Oliver is a Diversity and Inclusion Advisor who specializes in helping organizations from start-ups to the largest listed companies support working parents and their managers. She became a parent herself during her 20-year corporate career and founded Sky's parenting network.

'An excellent practical guide to working through the many challenges of becoming a working parent.' Colin Jones, ex-COO, Sky

'As a first-time expectant parent this book was a game-changer.' Emma McKinley, Mum-to-be & Finance Director, Haleon PLC

Zusammenfassung
Finally, the answers to all your questions about managing your leave and your return to work when you become a parent as well as the answers to the questions you didn't even know you had!