If you’re a parent or individual interested in the Parental Leave Summit on September 12th, we’ve got you covered! To help tackle the urgent need for accessible paid parental leave, this summit is designed to equip employers, HR professionals, and working parents with practical strategies and valuable insights through workshops and panel discussions. Join us and register for this FREE virtual event to explore the latest developments and gain expert guidance in the realm of parental leave.
To help cater to your interests, we have two separate content tracks. For our parent and employee attendees, we’ve pulled together some great sessions ranging from the current state of paid parental leave to advocating at your workplace.
If you’re in HR or a broker, this track may be more what you’re looking for. But no matter what track you choose, you can watch any session after, but here’s what to expect for this track:
To kick off the summit, this keynote features a congressional rep from the Congressional Dad’s Caucus as an introduction to the first and largest summit dedicated to parental leave, as its prevalence in today’s society as family and workplace dynamics continue to change. With the workshops to follow, we’ll be reimagining working parenthood and identifying how we can all come together to make paid leave possible for all working parents and parents-to-be. There will be an audience Q&A at the end of his session.
Next, we’ll explore upcoming legislation and policy frameworks crucial to parental support, featuring advocacy and industry leaders. We’ll be highlighting systemic challenges and opportunities for reform, so the US can stop failing parents in the workplace. With national paid leave a highlight of the upcoming presidential campaign, now’s the time to amplify this conversation and understand what the legislation and policy frameworks look like today.
This session will highlight the importance of paternity leave and why it’s important that men take parental leave for their families and greater community. We’ll address stereotypes and workplace misconceptions impacting why men aren’t taking leave, as well as hear firsthand experiences and insights from real working fathers.
This session is designed for working parents to drive workplace policy change, with the goal to empower working parents and HR leaders to advocate for paid leave. This workshop will review how to advocate, what budget is needed, opportunities, and strategies like leveraging EAP and parental support initiatives. Attendees will walk away with tips and a robust guide for individuals to start advocating in their organizations.
This session will focus on advancing maternal health initiatives crucial for postpartum well-being. Parents need more support beyond PPAD and the maternal health crisis, so experts share strategies for alleviating this burden through better workplace support, shared family responsibilities, and policy changes. The discussion also addresses the concept of the "mental load"—the invisible yet significant burden of managing household tasks, childcare, and career responsibilities—and its impact on maternal health and well-being.
This session explores how tailored coaching strategies are transforming the way organizations engage their workforce. The discussion brings together a panel of coaching experts to delve into how personalized coaching enhances employee satisfaction, fosters professional growth, and aligns individual goals with company objectives. Coaching isn’t just a trend, today’s modern workforce needs continuous touchpoints and support across life, professional, and parenting.
This workshop will discuss the evolving role of parents in workplaces with insights from HR professionals, corporate leaders, and DEIB experts. There are more working moms in the workforce than ever before, showing us a glimpse of what the future holds. LGBTQ+ parenthood: diverse families need more than the standard offering, and how companies can adapt with parental leave policies.
Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of the first summit dedicated to parental leave! This free event includes groundbreaking discussions about the future of paid parental leave in the United States. By attending, you'll gain essential tools and resources to advocate for and navigate paid parental leave. We know you’re busy, so choose the track that best suits your interests and enjoy the flexibility of rewatching all sessions at your convenience.
