How maternity coaching can attract and retain female talent

Coaching mothers before and after maternity leave can help engage and retain them. XpertHR examines this trend and looks at what is on offer to help support new fathers. 

• How maternity coaching can attract and retain female talent Maternity coaching - delivered in groups or one-to-one - can help women take greater responsibility for preparations before leave, keep in touch and re-build their career on their return. 

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Retaining female talent: support for parents brings rewards at Citi Finance group Citi has a maternity return rate consistently above 90%, achieved in part through a focus on support for mothers before and after maternity leave, and specialist training for managers. XpertHR examines the company's coaching solutions for new mothers and its innovative workshops for new fathers. 

Good practice guide: fathers This guide for employers about the provision of family-friendly policies includes a section on training and development aimed at new fathers. 

Line manager briefing on maternity rights This briefing for line managers covers the basic rights of employees who get pregnant and take maternity leave.