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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

In today’s competitive work environment, retaining skilled employees is more challenging than ever. Organisations face rising employee burnout, high stress among working parents, and declining staff retention rates. For HR professionals, wellbeing managers, WHS managers, and people leaders, the task is clear: implement effective employee loyalty strategies that support working parents and foster a positive workplace culture. This article explores practical ways to maximise em