Breaking the Drop-Off: Retaining Women After Leave 

Wednesday 25th June 2025

11:00 – 11:30 AM

Breaking the Drop-Off: Supporting Returners, Closing the Gap 

80% of the gender pay gap is linked to the motherhood penalty, yet most organisations still lack the right support framework for returning mums, leading to unnecessary attrition.

And that’s only the beginning. There are so many friction points between home and work that can lead to attrition.

Join us this June for a focused session designed for HR professionals and senior leaders committed to building a more inclusive and equitable workplace.

Michelle will be joined by Lindsay Brady, founder of The Big Life Project to share her own story and the importance of employers getting this right.
With 15 years building high-performing analytics teams at LinkedIn, Lindsay has personally navigated the complexities of building credibility as a woman in tech, scaling organisations from 1-50+, investing in a thriving career while growing a family of 3 young children, being at both sides of the redundancy table, recognising and recovering from burnout, and slowing down to enjoy a 6 month career break (guilt free!).

Together they will explore:

  • Real insights into the return-to-work experience and its impact on career progression
  • Practical strategies to improve maternity and returner support
  • Guidance on how better re-onboarding can directly support your gender equity goals
  • The cost of not supporting returners and working parents

Support your returners. Strengthen your strategy.

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