“Fun and interactive – there was never a quiet moment as employees of all levels and from all across the business 'walked the wheel' exploring, sharing and most importantly laughing as we realised we all shared common issues and themes.” (Sarah Cooper, Morgan Stanley's Parents Network Steering Committee)
“We were delighted with the response from the workshops run by Lorraine Thomas. (David Fawcett, Community Relationship Manager HSBC)
'It is vital that all employers support working parents in the workplace. Finding effective ways of reducing the stress and anxiety many parents feel about managing both work and family obligations can provide clear benefits to both employees and employers.'
(Jessica Rolph, Chartered Institute of Personnel Development)
'It's not a male thing you discuss down the pub. So it was good to have a room full of people talking about issues that we all face.'
(L Strinati, Sunday Times)
'The basic concept is that it's the same person who comes to work who was at home. If you've got issues at home with your children then you're going to be less productive at work.'
(D Wilson, Head of People Networks, BT, Sunday Times)
What you think is impossible becomes possible. It's great to be able to talk through family issues, make important decisions about our children and come out clearly with a positive strategy.'
(C Chandler, Surrey)
PARENT COACHING FOR EMPLOYERS
At the Parent Coaching Academy, we develop initiatives with exceptional employers committed to supporting parents in the workplace. We work with pioneering organisations that value this key sector of their workforce across the UK.
As an employer, you will recognise that by supporting parents as they deal with family issues, you strengthen the employer/employee relationship and build a happy, motivated, effective and committed workforce with a 'can do' attitude.
This is an opportunity for you to establish your reputation as an employer that parents positively want to work for.
Employers in the corporate, public and voluntary sectors can support parents in the workplace in different ways and here at the Parent Coaching Academy we tailor specific programmes according to each company's needs:
Parent Coaching Seminars For Parents In The Workplace
Choose from one of our successful range of lunchtime seminars or ask us to develop one that is tailor-made for a specific group within your workforce. Our popular seminars include:
- How To Succeed As A Working Parent – Get The Best Of Both Worlds
- Parent Taming – Effective Alternatives To Shouting And Other Everyday Parent Tantrums
- Who Controls The TV Zapper? Communicating With Children Who Don’t Listen But Hear Everything You Say About Them
- Surviving The Arsenic Hours – Effective Strategies To De-Stress Family Evenings
- Feel Great – Not Guilty - About Being A Working Parent
Individual Parent Coaching
One-to-one parent coaching is available for companies committed to supporting individuals.
Feel Good Not Guilty About Being A Working Mum
This new, online resource was recently reviewed positively in The Guardian. It is for pioneering employers who value working mums and want to provide support for them. So if you are an HR Manager, Head of Diversity or Head of Parent Support Network looking for ground-breaking initiatives for your company, Feel Good Not Guilty About Being A Working Mum is for you. It is relevant, practical and accessible – perfect for the busy working mum with a busy life and many demands on her time.
To find out more go to resources section.