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Working parenthood
Gender equity

Women aren’t always set up to succeed in the workplace - especially once they have children. But looking back on previous generations, we can really take stock of our progress.

How working motherhood has changed from generation to generation
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Gender equity
Podcast recap

The motherhood penalty is problematic in many ways, but public figures don't often address it. The tides are finally turning, thanks to advocates like Paula Faris.

Yes, the motherhood penalty is real
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Gender equity
Podcast recap

According to The Wall Street Journal, the number of men who took parental leave tripled in the past five years.

Why fathers should take paid parental leave
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Podcast recap
Working parenthood

Parents have so much information, and separating noise from facts isn't easy. Much of the “conventional wisdom” isn’t always backed by data.

Getting answers to common parenting questions down to a science
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News
HR & policy

How Reshma Saujani is using technology to increase access to family benefits

Revolutionizing access to paid leave: The birth of PaidLeave.ai
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Gender equity
Podcast recap

Women make up 42% of the workforce, but only 32% of senior leadership positions and 10% of Fortune 500 CEOs spots.

What if the "new normal" was more mothers in leadership positions?
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Gender equity
Podcast recap

Lack of paid parental leave is pushing new parents into part-time roles or flexible career paths, which comes at a massive cost.

Advocating for paid parental leave in the aerospace industry
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Leave planning
Podcast recap

Parents who have gone through our coaching program share how helpful it is to create a communication plan.

Should I work while I'm on parental leave?
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Leave planning
Working parenthood

Employees are often nervous to tell their employer they’re expecting - especially when they're looking for a new role.

3 tips for starting a new role when pregnant or expecting
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News
HR & policy

We're excited to announce how we work with PwC Canada to provide a seamless parental leave experience.

Parentaly & PwC Canada: Working together to support parental leave
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Leave planning
Working parenthood

Building a parental leave coverage plan is one of our favorite topics. We hosted a public workshop to share tips on how to do it successfully.

Coverage planning 101: How to prepare for parental leave
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Manager tips
Leave planning

There are right and wrong ways to manage through parental leave. We answered top questions from managers and HR leaders.

Top questions about managing through parental leave - answered!
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HR & policy
Leave planning

Without a federal mandate in the U.S., progressive companies have taken matters into their own hands. They're offering generous paid parental leave to stay competitive.

5 things every HR leader should think about related to parental leave
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Manager tips
Leave planning

More companies are offering split parental leave options - here's how to evaluate the pros and cons.

6 things to consider before taking a split parental leave
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HR & policy
Leave planning

In just one week, five people asked us: “How can I convince my company to reduce its tenure requirement for paid parental leave?”

Why companies should ditch 12-month parental leave tenure requirements
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Leave planning
Working parenthood

One of the last things that expecting parents think about is what to say in their OOO auto-reply as they head out on parental leave.

How to set your OOO for parental leave
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News
Working parenthood

After becoming a first-time parent and truly unplugging for three months, I returned to work with big ideas and more ambition as I dove back into a VC-backed startup.

Announcing our seed fundraise
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HR & policy
Leave planning

One of the most common questions we hear: how can my small company provide generous parental leave benefits?

How small companies can offer paid parental leave