15Jun, 2026

Back, Better, Brilliant: Turning Parental Leave Into a Business Win

Summary

Parental leave is one of the most significant transitions in any career. How organisations handle it can directly affect retention, loyalty, workplace culture and the gender pay gap. In this webinar, Sophie Maunder, Founder of MATRI Coaching, shares practical strategies to help leaders support employees returning to work and turn this stage into a business advantage.

Speaker

Sophie Maunder

Founder of MATRI Coaching

About this event

Parental leave, when supported well, can strengthen employee confidence and loyalty while reducing costly attrition. Handled poorly, it risks widening the gender pay gap and losing valuable talent. Sophie Maunder will share real examples and practical approaches that HR and business leaders can put into action straight away. Expect ‘AHA’ moments and ideas to help you build balanced conversations between employers and employees, create inclusive cultures, and retain skilled people at a pivotal point in their careers.

Why Attend:

This webinar is designed for HR Leaders, business leaders, people and culture professionals, and anyone responsible for inclusion, retention and employee wellbeing.

  • Understand how parental leave links directly to retention and the gender pay gap
  • Learn practical strategies to support employees through the return-to-work transition
  • Gain ideas for building loyalty and strengthening workplace culture
  • Hear examples you can adapt to your own organisation