P&P and Isio Shortlisted for Prestigious CIPD People Management Award
We’re pleased to announce that Parent & Professional (P&P) and Isio have been shortlisted for the CIPD People Management Awards 2025 in the Best HR / L&D / OD Consultancy category!
Revealed: the shortlist for the CIPD People Management Awards 2025
This recognition celebrates the impact of our collaborative work on Isio’s Parental Transition Coaching Programme — a standout example of how tailored, coaching can drive real change during one of life’s most transformative moments: becoming a parent.
Why Being Shortlisted Matters
For many professionals, the transition to parenthood is both deeply personal and professionally pivotal. At P&P, we believe that getting this moment right doesn’t just benefit individuals — it creates ripple effects across culture, performance, and retention. Isio’s commitment to offering meaningful, individualised support to their working parents demonstrates what it really means to build a family-friendly workplace.
It’s been a genuine joy to work alongside the brilliant team at Isio, whose dedication to inclusion, wellbeing, and people-first leadership has made this programme so impactful. Huge thanks to Natalie Wignall, Aileen Cowler, Loraine Knight, Linda Johnston, and Polly Thorne for their vision and partnership.
Want to understand what makes Isio a standout family-friendly employer?
🎧 Tune into Episode 1 of our CPO Talk: Family-Friendly Cultures podcast where our co-founder Helen Letchfield speaks with Linda Johnston, Chief People Officer at Isio, about how they brought parental transition coaching to life — and why it matters.
It’s a warm, honest, and practical conversation for anyone working to build inclusive, supportive workplace cultures.
What Being Shortlisted for the CIPD People Management Award Means to Us
At Parent & Professional, we exist to help organisations support people through the key life moments that meet them at work — from parenthood to caregiving and midlife careerss. Being shortlisted for this award is a proud moment, and a reminder of why this work matters.
To all the CPO, HR and DE&I leaders championing inclusive, family-friendly cultures: thank you. We’re proud to be part of the journey with you.