24. Parental Leave and Work Life Integration with Anne Welsh

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we chat with Anne Welsh, a specialist in leadership coaching and work-life integration for women in STEM and healthcare, focusing on the challenges and solutions for working parents. The discussion covers statistics on paid family leave across the United States, the inadequacies of FMLA, the need for emotional, mental, and practical support for returning parents, and the impact of employer support on employee retention and well-being. Ann Welsh shares her insights on parental leave coaching and the importance of a care-centered corporate culture that accommodates the needs of working parents through flexible work arrangements, childcare benefits, and a supportive return to work, highlighting the significant return on investment for companies that adopt these practices.Support the showConnect with Dawn:Website: www.managewithhart.comInstagram: @managewithhart