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Through examples, explore how our invasive unconscious bias around parental leave/return and working parenthood leads to poor management, talent loss, reduced productivity, lawsuits, and more. Next, learn what to do instead with evidence-based methods that promote inclusive policies and practices to make your company stand out as an employer of choice. Hear data from the Parental Leave Transition Assessment (PLTA) to learn what employees really experience around this critical phase in their career lifecycle.

Learning Objectives:

• Learn best practices and new areas to consider when crafting a parental leave program that mitigates bias and uplifts the human experience.
• Discuss ways to create family-friendly workplace cultures that are reinforced at all levels of the organization.
• Understand common missteps during the parental leave timeframe and learn what to say instead so your conversations are empowering and inclusive.
• Learn how to utilize data from the Parental Leave Transition Assessment (PLTA) tool to inform strategies, measure, and promote the effectiveness of parental leave support programs.

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