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Laura Duggal
5 days ago3 min read
School Holiday Management: Essential Tips for Line Managers of Working Parents
Having spent time working in HR before becoming a maternity return coach, I've seen the half-term challenge from every angle. As an HR...
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Laura Duggal
Feb 54 min read
The Silent Struggle: Why New Dads Need Support Too
We often hear the story of becoming a parent from the mothers perspective, from pregnancy to birth and then returning to work. I...
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Laura Duggal
Jan 224 min read
Leadership Evolution: The Unexpected Leadership Academy Called Parenthood
As someone who coaches both new parents and senior leaders, and is a parent themselves, I’ve experienced how parenthood fosters the...
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Laura Duggal
Jan 154 min read
Key Stressors Facing Working Parents in 2025 – and How to Help
When an employee becomes a parent, work and family collide in ways that may not be expected or have been experienced before. We all know...
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Laura Duggal
Jan 83 min read
Leading Through Life Changes : When Employees Add 'Parent' to Their Job Title
When a person becomes a parent, something profound happens—and it's far more complex than most organisations realise. This isn't just...
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Laura Duggal
Dec 18, 20243 min read
What Does it Really Mean to Take Care of Ourselves Over the Holiday Period?
The festive period can be challenging for several reasons. I am noticing a sense of overwhelm and exhaustion in my coaching clients, and...
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Laura Duggal
Dec 11, 20242 min read
The Ghosts of Christmas Past: Creating Traditions That Truly Nurture Your Family
The festive season can be a minefield of emotional triggers and unmet expectations. As a new parent, you have a powerful opportunity to...
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Laura Duggal
Dec 4, 20244 min read
Four Ways to Build Your Strengths When You Return to Work as a New Parent
Becoming a parent for the first time is a big life transition. So many changes both at home and at work often take new parents by...
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Laura Duggal
Nov 27, 20244 min read
Navigating 3 Common Emotional Challenges After Maternity Leave
The three most common emotional challenges for new working parents are guilt, overwhelm and uncertainty. Returning to work after having a...
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Laura Duggal
Nov 20, 20243 min read
Tips for How to Think About Your Career Goals When You Become a Parent
Coming back to work and re-engaging with your career after having a baby can be a tumultuous experience. Many women feel torn between...
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Laura Duggal
Nov 13, 20243 min read
Measuring the Success of Your Maternity Returner Support Programmes: Key Metrics
In this article, we share the key metrics you should be tracking to measure the success of your maternity returner support programmes....
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Laura Duggal
Oct 23, 20244 min read
Effective Communication Strategies for Managing Maternity Returns
Welcoming employees back from maternity leave is a crucial moment for both the returning staff member and the organisation. As a line...
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Laura Duggal
Oct 9, 20243 min read
Five Ways to Lighten the Mental Load
The concept of ‘mental load’ really grabbed my attention when in 2017 the Guardian published an illustration by a French comic artist...
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Laura Duggal
Oct 2, 20244 min read
Embracing Change for New Parents Returning to Work
Returning to work after welcoming a child into your life is a significant transition which can be filled with a mix of emotions,...
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Laura Duggal
Sep 25, 20244 min read
Working Parents – Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time!
Many of my clients who come to me for coaching support as they return to work bring the challenge of feeling overwhelmed. Many report...
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Laura Duggal
Sep 13, 20243 min read
Trust, Flexibility and Communication: A Maternity Returners Guide to Best Practice
I recently shared a post on LinkedIn about whether maternity leave cover should be retained to provide a handover period upon return....
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Laura Duggal
Sep 11, 20243 min read
Supporting New Parents: Essential HR Policy Updates for UK Organisations
As an HR professional, you play a crucial role in fostering a supportive work environment for employees transitioning back to work after...
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Laura Duggal
Jul 10, 20244 min read
From Leave to Loyalty: Strategies for Retaining Employees After Maternity Leave
According to figures from the Careers After Babies report 2023, 85% of women leave the full time workforce after having children. In...
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Laura Duggal
Jul 3, 20244 min read
What is Coaching?
Coaching is a brilliant way to develop people’s skills and abilities and optimise their performance. It is a very different type of...
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Laura Duggal
Jun 26, 20243 min read
How Can HR Best Support Working Parents?
Becoming a parent is a complex life transition. For many, the extent of the impact on their life and wellbeing can come as a...
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