Managing family-related leave

Family-related leave is one of the most significant Moments That Matter in an employee’s life.

Whether it’s maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental leave or time away for caring responsibilities, these periods often carry emotional, practical and professional complexity. How they are managed shapes not only the employee’s experience — but team trust, morale and long-term engagement.

This practical, supportive 2-hour webinar is designed to help managers feel confident navigating family-related leave from start to finish. We explore:

• How to handle initial conversations with clarity and care
• Planning effectively before leave begins
• Staying appropriately connected during leave
• Supporting a smooth, confident return
• Balancing empathy with operational needs

Managers will leave with practical toolkit to support consistent, compassionate conversations — helping them lead with confidence while maintaining team stability.

“As a manager without children myself, the most useful part of this webinar was understanding what it feels like to leave your career behind for parental leave. I’ve got much more empathy now.“

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