Supporting working parents in today’s fast-paced work environment is a critical challenge for HR professionals, Wellbeing Managers, WHS Managers, and People Leaders. Balancing productivity goals with family-friendly policies requires practical, effective strategies that address rising employee burnout, high stress levels, and declining staff retention. This article explores key employee satisfaction techniques designed to help organisations provide meaningful support to worki

Angela Davies  invited   Dr Rosina McAlpine , CEO of Win Win Parenting on the  Work and Wellness podcast to unpack: What the data is really telling us about working parents and burnout Why EAP and “flexible work” are only the starting point, not the solution The five elements of a genuinely family-friendly workplace: data, leadership, targeted programs, culture and ROI The difference between equality and equity at work, and why it matters for parents and non-parents How psych

Working parents are often described as juggling. In reality, many of them feel less like skilled jugglers and more like they are on a treadmill that never stops. They are running flat out at work, caring for children, managing the household, worrying about ageing parents, and trying to meet everyone’s needs, often leaving their own last on the list. In a recent podcast conversation with Andrew Lord child development and family dynamics expert Dr Rosina McAlpine explored what