*Is your workplace genuinely supporting working families — or just ticking the box?*
In this episode of *Lessons from Leaders,* brewed with *Nespresso Professional,* we’re joined by *Emma Walsh,* CEO of *Parents At Work,* and *Kate Furlong,* Head of Inclusion & Wellbeing at *Deloitte,* for an honest and practical conversation about what it really takes to build a family-friendly workplace.
We go beyond policies and perks to explore the everyday leadership behaviours, cultural norms, and organisational choices that truly support parents, carers, and employees balancing work and life.
Emma and Kate share real-world insights from the frontline of inclusion and wellbeing — including what’s working, what’s not, and how organisations can move from intention to impact.
Whether you’re a people leader, HR professional, or passionate about creating inclusive workplaces, this conversation will challenge assumptions and offer practical ways forward.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
* Why true family inclusion is cultural — not just policy-based
* How leadership role-modelling shapes workplace behaviour
* Why accreditation can be a catalyst for meaningful change
* Practical ways to better support parents and carers at work
* The link between family-friendly workplaces, retention, wellbeing, and performance
Part of our Cuppa.tv leadership series, this conversation is designed to inspire action and spark new ways of thinking. Because when we talk about what really matters, we create workplaces that matter.
This episode is brewed with* **Nespresso* Professional (https://www.nespresso.com/pro/au/en?utm_source=Partnership&utm_medium=PT&utm_content=PT__PRO_PR_Cuppa__Business-Brew_Acquisition____EN_%3E%3ELinkAd_Generic_LCL_DNP_____Homepage-Learn-More&utm_campaign=AU_2024-Jun_B2B_LOC_Cuppa-Lessons-from-Leaders_One-shot_PRO__No_&utm_source_platform=Cuppa&utm_creative_format=LinkAd&utm_marketing_tactic=PR)—because every workplace deserves a great cup of coffee.
*Chapters*
*00:00* Welcome to Lessons from Leaders
*01:10* Introducing Emma Walsh & Kate Furlong
*02:05* What does “family-friendly workplace” really mean?
*04:30* Why policies alone don’t create inclusion
*07:10* The everyday realities of working parents and carers
*10:15* Leadership role-modelling and cultural permission
*13:40* The hidden impact of flexibility done poorly
*17:05* Accreditation as a lever for real organisational change
*20:30* Common mistakes organisations keep making
*24:10* Supporting carers beyond traditional parenting models
*27:45* The link between family inclusion, wellbeing & retention
*31:20* Practical actions leaders can take right now
*34:40* Final reflections: moving from intent to impact
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