Season Two – Episode 1

Building Family-Friendly Cultures through Employee Networks with Fiona Hnatow, Chief People Officer, The University of Portsmouth

In this episode, Helen Letchfield, co-founder of Parent and Professional, speaks with Fiona Hnatow, Chief People Officer, The University of Portsmouth, for an inspiring and practical conversation on the role of employee networks in shaping truly family-friendly workplaces.

Drawing on her own experience as a working parent, Fiona shares why networks have become a vital resource — not just for connection and support, but as a powerful driver of organisational change. Together, they explore how well-supported, well-connected networks can influence policy, inform leadership decisions, and create environments where employees can thrive both professionally and personally.