Supporting new and expectant parents

New and updated

• Type:

  Good practice manual

  Supporting fathers and partners through family-friendly policies

  Enhanced to include additional information on miscarriage, stillbirth and other types of pregnancy loss.

• Type:

  Good practice manual

  Supporting employees through pregnancy, maternity leave and the return to work

  Enhanced to include additional information on stillbirths, miscarriages and other types of pregnancy loss.

• Date:

  19 May 2021

  Type:

  Commentary and analysis

  Pregnancy loss: Supporting employees affected by termination for medical reasons

  Pregnancy loss charities have welcomed recent initiatives by some employers to offer paid time off to employees affected by miscarriage or stillbirth. One form of pregnancy loss that is rarely talked about, however, is termination for medical reasons. Jane Fisher takes us through the specific difficulties that can arise and how employers can help.

• Date:

  6 August 2019

  Type:

  Commentary and analysis

  Neonatal leave and pay: How would it work?

  The Government has published its initial plans for the introduction of neonatal leave and pay. This proposed new type of family-friendly leave is in the early stages of development, but what clues does the Government's first consultation provide for employers about how neonatal leave and pay would work?

• Date:

  11 January 2012

  Type:

  Commentary and analysis

  How maternity coaching can attract and retain female talent

  Targeted coaching for mothers can ensure a smooth return to work after maternity leave, and help employers attract and retain valued female employees. XpertHR examines this rising trend and looks at what is on offer to help support new fathers.

• Type:

  FAQs

  Why is it beneficial for employers to offer employees assistance with childcare?

• Type:

  Policies and documents

  Letter congratulating an employee on the birth of their baby

  A model letter to congratulate an employee on the birth of their baby.