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Parent napping with his sleeping infant
Working parenthood
Podcast recap

Want to learn from one of the greatest infant sleep experts in the world? Dr. Harvey Karp answers questions from our community about infant sleep and its connection to working parenthood.

Answers to the top 5 questions from working parents about infant sleep
Kevin Curry
News

Hear from Parentaly's new Advisor, Kevin Curry (former Chief Revenue Officer at ReedGroup and SVP, Head of Absence Management Solutions at Alight) about the evolution of family leave from his 25+ years in the leave of absence industry.

Welcoming Former ReedGroup Executive Kevin Curry to Parentaly’s Advisory Board
Parentaly milestone celebrating five years
News

Celebrating how much we’ve grown - how many companies and employees we’ve supported - since Parentaly launched five years ago this month. The team weighs in on what they're most proud of in honor of the company's fifth birthday.

Three cheers for five years: Celebrating Parentaly’s growth
HR leader helping a pregnant employee
HR & policy
Manager tips
Working parenthood
Gender equity

Pregnancy is often viewed as something women need to "get through" in their careers. But what if we shifted the narrative and positioned motherhood as an opportunity for career growth?

Why pregnancy in the workplace is still a challenge—and what companies can do about it
Parents meeting at an ERG meeting at work
Working parenthood
Advocacy

71% of employers say that ERGs positively impact employees’ sense of inclusion and 47% of employees who participate in ERGs are more likely to stay with their employer. While the benefits of ERGs are clear, it does take commitment and dedication to launch and grow a successful community. Here are 6 steps to get started.

6 steps to launch a successful parent or caregiver ERG
Paid Parental Leave Experience for Women in Corporate America
HR & policy
Working parenthood
News

In the first-ever comprehensive study of the paid parental leave experience in the U.S., we surveyed 3,000 women in the U.S. who took paid parental leave within the past three years - and came out with critical insights and recommendations for employers.

The results are in! Our exclusive research on the paid parental leave experience
New parents taking paid family leave
Advocacy
Podcast recap
HR & policy

Despite the clear benefits of paid leave for both employees and businesses, progress at the national level has been slow, leaving millions of Americans without financial means to take time off in the moments they need it the most.

3 reasons to advocate for paid family leave in the United States
HR leader speaking to employee about faster care benefits
HR & policy
Podcast recap

There are more than 400,000 children in foster care in the United States, highlighting a significant need for foster parents. Here are four ways companies can support their employees navigating the fostering process.

What companies may not know about the foster parent experience
Pregnancy loss support ribbon in someone's hand
HR & policy
Manager tips
Podcast recap

One in four known pregnancies end in a miscarriage – the loss of a pregnancy within the first 20 weeks. Up to 5% of pregnancies are lost in the second or third trimester, with 1 in 175 births in in the United States resulting in stillbirth.

3 ways to support employees experiencing pregnancy loss
Employee and manager talking
HR & policy
Podcast recap

With more than 100,000 children adopted each year, every company should be thinking about the adoption experience to ensure they’re equipped to support employees through all paths to parenthood.

What HR leaders should know about supporting employees through the adoption process
Woman working while expecting
Working parenthood
News
Podcast recap

Researchers explain what they found about the power of career coaching for new parents and its contribution to business continuity through parental leave transitions.

The power of career coaching on the parental leave experience
Parentaly brand update
News
Working parenthood

Did you notice something a little different about Parentaly today? Welcome to the exciting update of our brand identity.

Welcome to a new look and feel for Parentaly
Mother stands at voting booth
News
Working parenthood

Chamber of Mothers is launching a "Vote Like a Mother" campaign to give voters information in one place so they can make informed decisions efficiently.

Get ready to “Vote Like a Mother” this presidential election
Two colleagues chat at a conference table
Podcast recap
HR & policy

Sarah Hardy, Co-Founder at Bobbie, explains why investing in parental leave support matters.

How companies play a role in advocating for working parents
Colleagues shake hands and smile
Podcast recap
Working parenthood

The transition to parenthood could be one of the best times to recalibrate your career goals.

Why making a career pivot in early motherhood can be a good thing
Colleagues collaborate at a conference table
HR & policy
Podcast recap

Tips from HR leader Jessica Winder on how to increase paid leave and implement programming to support parental leave transitions.

Making the business case for parental leave programs
Family of four plays with blocks on the floor
Gender equity
Podcast recap

We interviewed Eve Rodsky, author of Fair Play, to discuss how couples can create an equal domestic workload at home.

How working parents can reach equality in the household
Parent and child work together at a desk
Working parenthood
Podcast recap

There are many paths to parenthood, and all are life-changing. One path often overlooked in the workplace is becoming a stepparent.

Becoming a stepparent: How to carve out space for both caregiving and career