About NextGen Work Culture: HR, Management, Inclusive Parent-Friendly Work Environment, Employee Recruitment and Retention, Talent Development
The NextGen Work Culture podcast helps managers and HR professionals support working parents to recruit and retain the best people. Join host Kortney Ross as she interviews experts and provides insights into the struggles that working parents face in the workplace. Learn how your business can become a place where parents feel included, supported, and valued. Being a family-friendly business isn't just a "nice-to-have" anymore. For the Next Generation of work, it is critical.
Revolutionizing Lactation Spaces: Insights from Abbey Donnell of Work and Mother
On today's episode of the NextGen Work Culture podcast, we dive deep into the world of supporting working mothers with our special guest, Abbey Donnell, the founder and CEO of Work and Mother. Abbey shares her journey from recognizing a critical gap in workplace facilities for breastfeeding mothers to creating fully-equipped and managed lactation suites. We discuss the importance of providing proper spaces and resources for breastfeeding moms, the emotional and logistical challenges they face, and how Work and Mother’s innovative solutions are setting new standards for family-friendly workplaces. Tune in to learn about the holistic approach Abbey’s company takes to support returning mothers, the benefits of tackling this issue on a building-wide level, and why setting up these facilities is not just a nice-to-have but an essential component for modern, competitive businesses. This episode is packed with insights and practical advice for employers looking to create a more inclusive and supportive work culture for working parents.
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Abbey Donnell is the Founder and CEO of Work & Mother, a commercial lactation suite and wellness amenity with associated technology to support working parents. By partnering with landlords to provide proper spaces, equipment, and support resources for parents who work outside the home, Work & Mother is helping tenants satisfy legal obligations while improving return to office and retention rates. Before devoting her work full time to Work & Mother, Abbey spent her career in marketing and brand strategy. Abbey has a BS and BA in Advertising and Spanish Language from the University of Colorado at Boulder, an MBA from Rice University, and is a Certified Lactation Counselor. She is also a working mother herself, with firsthand experience of the challenges that today's working families face.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbey-donnell-43936658/
Website: workandmother.com
Other: hub.workandmother.com
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18 Sept 2024
Revolutionizing Work-Life Balance for Parents with Sundays: A Conversation with Ashley Chang
Today we're joined by Ashley Chang, co-founder and CEO of Sundays, an innovative executive assistant service for working parents. Tune in as Ashley shares how Sundays aims to give parents the time they need to balance meaningful careers and family life. From discussing the gaps in workplace support for parents to innovative solutions like Sundays, this episode dives deep into reshaping work culture for the better. Stay with us to learn how businesses can adapt to be more parent-friendly and why this is crucial for the future of work.
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Ashley Chang is the co-founder and CEO of Sundays, an executive assistant service for working parents. She’s on a mission to accelerate parents in their careers while creating more quality time for family. Before starting Sundays, she worked in the technology industry across all stages of companies – she was the first employee at developer tool company ReadMe and helped scale Carta’s Venture Capital business from 10 to $100M+.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleymchang/
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KortneyRoss.com (https://KortneyRoss.com)
LinkedIn: @kortneyross (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kortneyross/)
Instagram: @nextgenworkculture (https://www.instagram.com/nextgenworkculture/)
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4 Sept 2024
The Struggles of a Working Caregiver – A Personal Perspective
In this solo episode, Kortney is diving into an often overlooked topic—working caregivers. Last week, we had an insightful conversation on this topic, and today Kortney shares her own family's journey through this challenging landscape. Her mom became the sole caregiver for her elderly parents, which drastically affected her ability to maintain a full-time job. This episode will explore the dual roles that many employees balance, the physical and emotional toll it takes, and the critical need for supportive workplace environments. We'll discuss actionable solutions like respite care, flexible hours, and tech solutions, emphasizing the importance of employer understanding and open dialogues. Whether you're a caregiver or an employer, this episode aims to shed light on how we can create a more inclusive and supportive work culture.
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Connect with us at:
KortneyRoss.com (https://KortneyRoss.com)
LinkedIn: @kortneyross (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kortneyross/)
Instagram: @nextgenworkculture (https://www.instagram.com/nextgenworkculture/)
Facebook: @nextgenworkculture (https://www.facebook.com/nextgenworkculture/)
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