Some people say money makes the world go around. We might say it's fruit and veg. But most people would agree that parents deserve a mention too. Well, it was Parent's Day yesterday. So we thought we'd shout about all the great work our wonderful PEARent's and Carer's Affinity Group have done. All to make sure that parents at innocent get the best deal possible and focus on what really matters. Mushing veg, changing nappies, and learning all about Peppa. Here's a big one. We have one approach for any parent to be, you can take up to 52 weeks to look after your child, with the first 16 weeks of that fully paid. And unlike the governmental policy, we're not asking anyone to share leave or pay. So both parents can be there for those first few baby steps. We know that having children isn't a one size fits all for everyone. That's why we offer 8 days of leave for every fertility treatment cycle. With surrogacy and adoption leave too. But the last thing on any expecting parent's mind should be paperwork. So we've created a few handy guides for our people to use on top parenting tips, the parental leave process, and a guide for our managers. And when you've been away for a while, it can feel a little scary coming back. So all our parents are encouraged to take a staggered approach back to work, where you do 80% of your work in the first two weeks, and 90% in the two weeks after that. All at full pay. Our returning parents are introduced back in our company updates, get assigned a buddy, and can rely on the support of the PEARent's group to share all the ups and downs of being a new parent. Even as they grow up, parenting doesn't slow down. So a lot of parents at innocent like to flex their working hours around school pick-ups and drop-offs, as well as all those important school plays, sports days, and the days when they're feeling under the weather. So thank you to all parents, and to our PEARents and Carers group for making the lives of parents at innocent that little bit easier. And have a look down below for a cure to any Monday blues.
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Lauren Grice
3mo
Amazing support! 👏 too often people forget about the full time working mums and dads when they come back from maternity/ paternity leave. The feelings of work and parent guilt of having to do the school runs and pick ups, asking for early finishes to attend a play, sports day or parents evening. Organisations have to become family friendly and flexible if they want to retain hard working staff.
Jen Wood
2mo
🙌🏻 Being considerate of not only the length of time away from work, but it being available for either parent is so refreshing! Parenting is a huge lifestyle change (the best kind there is!) and in my opinion flexbility to balance work and home life is essential to survive, which is the main reason I decided to work for myself years ago in the hope of having a family one day. An employer recognising that parenting is a commitment and not just something off the bucket list and ‘back to work’ is really commendable and I hope others can follow suit 🍐✨
8 days leave for every fertility treatment cycle - wow. This is music to my (p)ears and feels bang on brand. I'm sure your employees are feeling incredibly a-peach-iated. I'll stop now, but thank you.
This is fantastic, I would have really appreciated my partner being able to take more time off when my son was born, espcially after having an emergency c-section, we spent the first week of his paternity leave in hospital and the support during recovery would’ve made such a huge difference.
Jessica Chivers
3mo
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Kim Darbyshire
2mo
Love this “Even as they grow up, parenting doesn't slow down. So a lot of parents at Innocent like to flex their working hours around school pick-ups and drop-offs, as well as all those important school plays, sports days, and the days when they're feeling under the weather.” SO TRUE. 🫶👏👏
Jade Speake
3mo
This is amazing support! Leading from the front - flexibility is the biggest offering a company can offer, work is hugely important, but the role you play at home is unmatched and you never get time off. If you can make it work for people so they can do both, really well, you're winning! 👏
Sarah Powell
3mo
Flexibility is critical for juggling work, parenting (or any caring responsibilities) and life. Flexibility is important to everyone - but speaking as a lone parent and a working parent, I think flexibility is critical for survival!
Chief Executive Officer at The Miscarriage Association
3moThis is very commendable and will be appreciated by so many. 👏👏 I wonder, do you have a policy or procedure in place for those who experience pregnancy or baby loss, prior to 24 weeks, who would not, ordinarily, be entitled to any specific leave allowance or pay? We at Miscarriage Association can help with free policy templates, resources and training. With 1 in 4 pregnancies ending in loss - 1 in 5 of them in miscarriage - there’s a high chance many of your staff might be affected. Do get in touch if you’d like to know more.