A Space to Talk: BAS's New Dads' Network and the Support Behind It

by British Antarctic Survey

Created by VERCIDA for British Antarctic Survey   The vast, icy expanse of Antarctica is one of the most demanding places on Earth to do a job, let alone hold a family together from thousands of mil...

Returning from Parental Leave: The First Months Back

by Mott MacDonald

After taking 4 months of shared parental leave, Technical Director Simon Johnson reflects on what supported his return to work, and what made it genuinely difficult. He talks about the importance of c...

Parent Week 2026 – It Takes a Village

by Sanctuary

Loneliness in parenting is surprisingly common, with around 82% of parents experiencing feelings of loneliness, according to research. For Parent Week 2026, our Parent Network encouraged parents an...

A Kinder Start: Aviva's Back-to-School Leave Supports Parents

by Aviva

The start of a new school year is often a mix of excitement and nerves; not just for children, but for their parents too. Whether it's a first day ever or a big transition to secondary school, it’s a...

Ambition and Family: A DWP Leader on Making It Work

by Department for Work and Pensions

Created by VERCIDA for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) For working parents and carers, the search for a new role isn't just about the job description or the salary; it's about finding a cu...

The Power of an Intersectional Approach: A Long Career at DWP

by Department for Work and Pensions

Created by VERCIDA for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) For Jayde, a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) leader at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), a career is more than just...

Sage Carers Network: A Community Built on Compassion

by Sage

For many, the journey into a caring role is sudden and overwhelming. For Kate Bonner, Data Collaboration Director at Sage, it was her husband's unexpected need for care that opened her eyes to a hidde...

Connection and support for carers

by Sopra Steria

Ruth is a Legal Director and sponsor of the new Carers' Community at Sopra Steria. Here, she shares her thoughts on the importance of connection and support for those balancing work with caring for a...

Balancing care and career: A look into the lives of Sainsbury's carers

by Sainsbury's

At Sainsbury's, we believe in celebrating everyone’s ability and understanding the multifaceted lives of our colleagues. Many of our colleagues are not only dedicated professionals, but also compass...

Striking a balance for working parents

by Sanctuary

Juggling a career with parenting and trying to avoid burnout is a challenge most working parents will experience or recognise. When we looked a little closer, we found it to be one of the biggest ment...

Restarting a Career After a 13-Year Break – Dr. Claire Smith’s Advice for Returners

by Amentum

Doctor of Science Claire Smith took a career break to raise her twin daughters. Now, 13 years later, she explains how she started afresh as a Project Engineer at Amentum.      I am a scientist by...

Enhancing Our Family-Friendly Policies at West Yorkshire Combined Authority

At the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, we are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we are making significant improvements to our family-friendly...

Carers at Work: Real Experiences, Real Challenges, Real Change

by Thales

Did you know that 8 out of 10 Carers in the UK are of working age with women having a 50:50 chance of providing care by the time they're 46, and men have the same chance by the time they're 57? Carin...

Flexible Working for Trades: Bromford Launches Part-Time Opportunities to Attract Top Talent

We are launching a new initiative to create a more flexible workplace by offering part-time hours for our vital customer-facing trade roles.   With a focus on work-life balance, our goal is to prov...

Neil Laurenson - Finding flexible working with neurodiversity, autism and ADHD, to balance work and family life

by Sanctuary

After his late diagnoses of autism and ADHD, Neil discusses how flexible working and support from colleagues have helped him thrive in his role as a Bid Writer at Sanctuary. I joined Sanctuary in S...

Sarah’s Experience as a Veteran in Defence

by Ministry of Defence

Sarah, an RAF veteran and working Mother talks about her career within the Army Civil Service. How long have you been a Civil Servant? I joined the MOD as a Civil Servant in November 2020. I had m...

Returning to Work: Lessons Learned and My Fresh Start at dunnhumby

by dunnhumby

Please note: The author of this blog has chosen to remain anonymous.   I was at home for almost 2 years prior to joining dunnhumby in July 2024, taking care of my newborn and other household r...

Making a difference: Sopra Steria’s commitment to carers

by Sopra Steria

At the beginning of 2023, Sopra Steria introduced its carers policy and paid leave allowance. 18 months on, we take a look at the impact it’s had across the organisation. For anybody who has caring r...