Are You in Need of Parental Support Coaching?

The transition to parenthood is one of the most significant life changes a person can experience. For businesses, it presents a unique opportunity to support their employees through this period while ensuring that valuable talent is retained and nurtured. This is where our Parental Support Coaching Programme can play a pivotal role in creating a supportive, inclusive workplace.

At Emerge, we understand the challenges that come with balancing parenthood and professional responsibilities, and we offer tailored parenting coaching courses to help your employees successfully manage this transition. As we move through 2024, it’s more important than ever for organisations to prioritise the well-being of their employees, especially when it comes to parental leave.

Why Parental Support Coaching Matters

With new legislation around shared parental leave and increased discourse around parental support, organisations that lack a structured approach to supporting their employees through parental leave risk losing valuable talent. According to recent statistics, 46% of working parents have left their jobs or are considering leaving due to a lack of support, while 90% of working parents feel they need help balancing home and work life.

Our parenting coaching courses offer solutions that address these issues, providing employees with personalised support while ensuring businesses retain their talent and enhance employee satisfaction.

What Our Parental Support Coaching Includes

At Emerge, our parenting coaching courses are designed to support employees from the beginning of their parental leave through to their return to work. We use actionable targets and robust measurement techniques to ensure that all participants feel supported and confident as they embrace their new roles as parents, and transition back to their professional lives.

Our programme includes three distinct coaching sessions:

  1. Before Parental Leave: The first session takes place in the second or third trimester, focusing on the preparation for the period ahead. It covers emotional and practical aspects of parenthood, establishing priorities, and planning an effective exit strategy and handover process.
  2. During Parental Leave: The second session is conducted shortly before the end of parental leave. It addresses any concerns the employee may have about returning to work, including practical considerations such as childcare and emotional aspects like managing expectations.
  3. Post-Return to Work: The third session occurs after the employee has returned to work. It focuses on managing the new work-life balance, reviewing personal strengths, career planning, and re-establishing their position in the workplace.

The sessions in our parenting coaching courses are guided by experts from our Inclusive Cultures team and are available both virtually and in person, ensuring flexibility to suit the needs of your workforce.

Benefits of Parental Support Coaching for Your Organisation

  1. Boost Retention and Employee Satisfaction

By offering parenting coaching courses, businesses demonstrate a genuine commitment to employee well-being. This support is vital for retaining high-performing talent, especially experienced employees who may be parents later in their careers. Retaining skilled professionals is a cost-effective strategy, reducing the need for recruitment and maintaining team dynamics.

  1. Create an Inclusive and Supportive Culture

Providing tailored parenting coaching courses shows that your organisation values inclusivity. Our coaching is LGBTQIA+ inclusive and addresses the challenges faced by a diverse range of employees during their parental journeys. This contributes to a culture of psychological safety, where employees feel valued and supported, regardless of their personal circumstances.

  1. Improve Career Progression and Job Satisfaction

Our parenting coaching courses empower employees to maintain self-confidence and engagement throughout their parental leave. This minimises the potential impact of parental leave on career progression, enabling parents to seamlessly return to work and contribute effectively. By investing in parental support, your organisation can foster a sense of belonging and loyalty among employees.

  1. Attract Top Talent

Research shows that 55% of people aged 18-34 are more likely to apply to organisations with positive parental leave policies. Offering parenting coaching courses is an excellent way to position your business as a forward-thinking employer that values the personal development of its employees. This can help attract top talent, particularly as companies increasingly focus on work-life balance and well-being.

Supporting Managers Through the Parental Leave Process

At Emerge, we understand that managers also play a crucial role in the parental leave journey. We’ve developed a Line Manager’s Guide to Parental Leave to help managers feel confident in providing the best support possible to their teams. This guide ensures that line managers understand their responsibilities and can manage the transition smoothly for both the employee and the organisation.

We also offer tailored videos and webinars designed to keep managers informed and engaged at each stage of the parental leave journey. These resources can be branded and adapted to reflect your organisation’s policies, ensuring they remain relevant and practical for your team.

Why Choose Emerge for Your Parental Support Coaching?

  • Proven Impact: Our programme is designed to ensure employees feel supported, valued, and prepared to navigate the parental journey with confidence.
  • Customisable Solutions: We tailor our coaching to suit the needs of your business, ensuring that employees and managers receive the relevant guidance they require.
  • Focus on Inclusion: Our parenting coaching courses are inclusive, catering to all individuals and their unique lived experiences, to ensure every employee is supported.

Get Started Today

If your organisation is ready to invest in a structured and impactful parenting coaching course, our team at Emerge is here to help. We provide personalised support to your employees, ensuring a smoother transition to parenthood and back into the workplace. By prioritising parental support, you not only enhance employee well-being but also retain top talent and foster a positive workplace culture.

For more information or to discuss how our parenting coaching courses can benefit your organisation, please contact us:

Visit Us: 54b High Street, Fareham, Hampshire PO16 7BG

Call Us: +44(0) 1329 820580

Email Us: info@emergeuk.com