Do company cultures really support working parents, with Jane van Zyl - Episode 21

For too long, working long hours has been synonymous with career success and progression. But you know as well as us: that’s not the case. Working every hour in the day can have hugely negative consequences – from burnout to exclusion. And that’s exactly what happens to working parents and carers. When you can’t work long hours, it’s often your career progression that pays the price. It sounds outdated, and certainly not something that should still happen in today’s workplace… But it is. So this week, our Head of Working Parents, Lucinda Quigley, speaks to Jane van Zyl, CEO of Working Families, to discuss whether company cultures have changed, if they truly support working parents, and how managers and leaders can get the best from their people. Tune in to this week’s episode for an in-depth conversation about: The challenges working parents and carers face today – from the implications of post-lockdown office returns to long-hours cultures to stifled progression. The importance of good quality job design and an outcome-based attitude to performance. The difference between 'role models' and 'real models'. The need for open conversations around expectations when it comes to performance management. The place of hybrid working – and why it's not a silver bullet for working parents. #DEI #Diversity #Inclusion #Equity #TalkingTalent #PsychologicalSafety #WorkplaceCulture